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Public holidays in Barbados in 2026
Barbados has 13 public holidays in 2026. 3 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. April has the most with 3.
2026 public holiday dates in Barbados
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 21 January 2026 | Wednesday | Errol Barrow Day |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 28 April 2026 | Tuesday | National Heroes Day |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | May Day |
| 24 May 2026 | Sundayweekend | Pentecost |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| 1 August 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Emancipation Day |
| 3 August 2026 | Monday | Kadooment Day |
| 30 November 2026 | Monday | Independence Day |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Boxing Day |
Long weekends in Barbados in 2026
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
Good Friday: Fri 3 AprilEaster Monday: Mon 6 AprilMay Day: Fri 1 MayWhit Monday: Mon 25 MayKadooment Day: Mon 3 AugustIndependence Day: Mon 30 NovemberChristmas Day: Fri 25 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
Pentecost: Sunday 24 May 2026Emancipation Day: Saturday 1 August 2026Boxing Day: Saturday 26 December 2026