Public Holidays in Barbados 2026 🇧🇧
Barbados has 3 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is Independence Day on 30. Nov. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Barbados.
This year, Barbados observes 12 public holidays , with 14 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Independence Day on 30. Nov. The most recently passed holiday was Kadooment Day.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday Long weekend | Independence Day | Public holiday | |
| Friday Long weekend | Christmas Day | Public holiday | |
| Saturday | Boxing Day | Public holiday |
Long weekends in Barbados 2026
These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.
- Independence Day — (Monday) — long weekend
- Christmas Day — (Friday) — long weekend
Holidays that change date in Barbados
Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2026 to 2027.
- Good Friday: →
- Easter Monday: →
- Whit Monday: →
- Kadooment Day: →
