Public holidays in Barbados


There are 12 public holidays in Barbados, which includes Christian holidays and secular holidays. Holidays in Barbados are also referred to as bank holidays locally:
HolidayDateDate in Remarks
New Year's Day1 January1 January Celebrates the first day of every year in the Gregorian calendar.
Errol Barrow Day21 January21 January A day of recognition for Errol Barrow, the Father of the Nation.
Good FridayDate variesCommemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus.
Easter MondayDate variesDay after Easter Sunday.
National Heroes' Day28 April28 April Celebrated in honour of the eleven Barbadian National Heroes.
Labour Day1 May1 May Celebrated in recognition of International Workers' Day.
Whit MondayDate variesDay after Pentecost.
Emancipation Day1 August1 August The date on which Trans-Atlantic African slavery was abolished throughout the British Empire.
Kadooment DayFirst Monday in AugustClimax of Crop Over celebrations.
Barbados [Independence Act 1966|Independence Day]30 November30 November The anniversary of Barbadian National Independence, from the United Kingdom in 1966 and Saint Andrew's Day. It is also the anniversary of the proclamation of Barbados as a Republic within the Commonwealth on 30 November 2021.
Christmas Day25 December25 December Celebrates the birth of Jesus.
Boxing Day26 December26 December Day after Christmas.