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Monday, November 30, 2026 · 115 days
Barbados has 12 public holidays in 2026. Of these, 12 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Barbadian public holidays or Barbadian bank holidays? Barbados public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Barbados celebrates 12 public holidays in 2026. These include 12 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Errol Barrow Day (on January 21), Good Friday (on April 3), Easter Monday (on April 6) and National Heroes' Day (on April 28).
About these dates: the Barbados 2026 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
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Long weekends & bridge days
A Barbados holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2026.
- Bridge-day opportunityJan 1 – Jan 44 days · Take 2026-01-02 off
- Long weekendApr 3 – Apr 64 days
- Bridge-day opportunityApr 25 – Apr 284 days · Take 2026-04-27 off
- Long weekendMay 1 – May 33 days
- Long weekendMay 23 – May 253 days
- Long weekendAug 1 – Aug 33 days
- Long weekendNov 28 – Nov 303 days
- Long weekendDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Barbados has 12 public holidays in 2026.
The next public holiday is Independence Day on November 30, 2026.
The next public holiday in Barbados is Independence Day on November 30, 2026.
Yes. 12 out of 12 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 8 long weekends in Barbados in 2026.
No. The next public holiday in Barbados is Independence Day on November 30, 2026.