Holidays in Barbados in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Barbados in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Barbados.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Barbados
January 1 2026, Thursday
National
Errol Barrow Day Barbados
January 21 2026, Wednesday
National
Valentine's Day Barbados
February 14 2026, Saturday
Observance
March Equinox Barbados
March 20 2026, Friday
Seasonal
Good Friday Barbados
April 3 2026, Friday
National
Easter Sunday Barbados
April 5 2026, Sunday
Observance
Easter Monday Barbados
April 6 2026, Monday
National
National Heroes Day Barbados
April 28 2026, Tuesday
National
Labor Day / May Day Barbados
May 1 2026, Friday
National
Mothers' Day Barbados
May 10 2026, Sunday
Observance
Whit Sunday Barbados
May 24 2026, Sunday
Observance
Whit Monday Barbados
May 25 2026, Monday
National
Fathers' Day Barbados
June 21 2026, Sunday
Observance
June Solstice Barbados
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
Emancipation Day Barbados
August 1 2026, Saturday
National
Kadooment Day Barbados
August 3 2026, Monday
National
September Equinox Barbados
September 22 2026, Tuesday
Seasonal
Halloween Barbados
October 31 2026, Saturday
Observance
Independence Day Barbados
November 30 2026, Monday
National
December Solstice Barbados
December 21 2026, Monday
Seasonal
Christmas Eve Barbados
December 24 2026, Thursday
Observance
Christmas Day Barbados
December 25 2026, Friday
National
Boxing Day Barbados
December 26 2026, Saturday
National
Old Year's Night Barbados
December 31 2026, Thursday
Observance