Calendars
Public holidays in Barbados 2026
12 public holidays; 10 fall on a working day. The weekend in Barbados is Saturday and Sunday.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Wednesday | Errol Barrow Day |
| Friday | Good Friday |
| Monday | Easter Monday |
| Tuesday | National Heroes Day |
| Friday | May Day |
| Monday | Whit Monday |
| Saturday | Emancipation Dayweekend |
| Monday | Kadooment Day |
| Monday | Independence Day |
| Friday | Christmas Day |
| Saturday | Boxing Dayweekend |
Notes
Only nationwide public holidays are listed. Regions, employers and schools may add others. See also the 2026 calendar and time in Barbados. Source: holidays 0.108 (github.com/vacanza/holidays), MIT.