Public holidays in Barbados, 2026
13 public holidays, 10 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Barbados drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Independence Day on Monday 30 November.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 21 January | Errol Barrow Day | Wednesday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 28 April | National Heroes Day | Tuesday |
| 1 May | May Day | Friday |
| 24 May | Pentecost | Sunday |
| 25 May | Whit Monday | Monday |
| 1 August | Emancipation Day | Saturday |
| 3 August | Kadooment Day | Monday |
| 30 November | Independence Day | Monday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Barbados have in 2026?
13 nationwide public holidays, 10 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Barbados?
Independence Day, on Monday 30 November 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.