Public holidays in Barbados 2026 and 2027
Barbados has 14 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in Barbados 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Wed, Jan 21, 2026 | Errol Barrow Day |
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Tue, Apr 28, 2026 | National Heroes Day |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | May Day |
| Mon, May 25, 2026 | Whit Monday |
| Sat, Aug 1, 2026 | Emancipation Day |
| Mon, Aug 3, 2026 | Kadooment Day |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Boxing Day |
Public holidays in Barbados 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | Errol Barrow Day |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | National Heroes Day |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | May Day |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | Whit Monday |
| Sun, Aug 1, 2027 | Emancipation Day |
| Mon, Aug 2, 2027 | Kadooment Day |
| Tue, Aug 3, 2027 | Emancipation Day (observed) |
| Tue, Nov 30, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sun, Dec 26, 2027 | Boxing Day |
| Mon, Dec 27, 2027 | Boxing Day (observed) |
Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in Barbados
Barbados lies in the tropics, so it doesn't have the four seasons of spring, summer, fall and winter. Temperatures stay warm all year and the calendar is shaped by wet and dry seasons instead, when monsoon or trade-wind rains come and go. Day length barely changes, so sunrise and sunset stay at about the same time year-round.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Barbados have in 2027?
14 days in 2027 are public holidays in Barbados, counting days that are moved or observed on another date.
What is the next public holiday in Barbados?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Barbados?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
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