Public Holidays in Barbados 2079 🇧🇧

Barbados has 13 public holidays in 2079. The next public holiday is Emancipation Day on 1. Aug. 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.

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Sunday	New Year's Day	Public holiday
2. Jan	Monday	New Year's Day (observed)	Public holiday
21. Jan	Saturday	Errol Barrow Day	Public holiday
21. Apr	Friday	Good Friday	Public holiday
24. Apr	Monday	Easter Monday	Public holiday
28. Apr	Friday	National Heroes Day	Public holiday
1. May	Monday	May Day	Public holiday
12. Jun	Monday	Whit Monday	Public holiday
1. Aug	Tuesday	Emancipation Day	Public holiday
7. Aug	Monday	Kadooment Day	Public holiday
30. Nov	Thursday	Independence Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Monday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Tuesday	Boxing Day	Public holiday

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Barbados have in 2079?

Barbados observes 13 public holidays in 2079. Each is listed above with its date and weekday.

What is the next public holiday in Barbados?

The next public holiday in Barbados is Emancipation Day on 1. Aug.

Are public holidays in Barbados the same every year?

Most national holidays recur on the same date each year, while some (such as religious or lunar-calendar holidays) move. This page is updated for 2079.