Public holidays in Barbados, 2027
14 public holidays, 9 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Barbados drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: New Year's Day on Friday 1 January.
2027 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Friday |
| 21 January | Errol Barrow Day | Thursday |
| 26 March | Good Friday | Friday |
| 29 March | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 28 April | National Heroes Day | Wednesday |
| 1 May | May Day | Saturday |
| 16 May | Pentecost | Sunday |
| 17 May | Whit Monday | Monday |
| 1 August | Emancipation Day | Sunday |
| 2 August | Kadooment Day | Monday |
| 30 November | Independence Day | Tuesday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Saturday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Sunday |
| 27 December | Public Holiday | Monday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Barbados have in 2027?
14 nationwide public holidays, 9 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Barbados?
New Year's Day, on Friday 1 January 2027.
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.