Barbados Holidays 2026
Complete list of holidays and observances in Barbados for the year 2026.
January
Thu 1
New Year's Day
Public holiday
Wed 21
Errol Barrow Day
Public holiday
February
Sat 14
Valentine's Day
Observance
April
Fri 3
Good Friday
Public holiday
Sun 5
Easter Sunday
Observance
Mon 6
Easter Monday
Public holiday
Tue 28
National Heroes Day
Public holiday
May
Fri 1
Labor Day / May Day
Public holiday
Sun 10
Mothers' Day
Observance
Sun 24
Whit Sunday
Observance
Mon 25
Whit Monday
Public holiday
June
Sun 21
Fathers' Day
Observance
August
Sat 1
Emancipation Day
Public holiday
Mon 3
Kadooment Day
Public holiday
October
Sat 31
Halloween
Observance
November
Mon 30
Independence Day
Public holiday
December
Thu 24
Christmas Eve
Observance
Fri 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday
Sat 26
Boxing Day
Public holiday
Thu 31
Old Year's Night
Observance