Barbados has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Rules can vary by region.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 21 | Wednesday | Errol Barrow Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 28 | Tuesday | National Heroes Day | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day | Public |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Kadooment Day | Public |
| Nov 30 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Barbados has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Some regions add their own local holidays.
The next public holiday is Independence Day on Monday, November 30, 2026.