Barbados (BB)
Barbados is a sophisticated, English-speaking Caribbean base with strong legal institutions, stable infrastructure, high living costs, excellent beaches, an active international business sector and the Barbados Welcome Stamp remote-work programme.
Capital: Bridgetown
Region: Americas
Language: English
Currency: BBD (Bds$)
Cost of living: Moderate (index 70)
Emergency: 911
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Public Holidays 2026
14 holidays in Barbados. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
New Year's Day
Nationwide public holiday.
Wed 21
Errol Barrow Day Public Holiday
Errol Barrow Day
Honours the Father of Independence.
February 2026
Fri 13
Election Victory Holiday Public Holiday
Election Victory Holiday
One-time public holiday declared by the Prime Minister following the BLP's historic sweep of all 30 seats in the general election held 11 February 2026. Gazetted under the Public Holidays Act.
April 2026
Fri 3
Good Friday Public Holiday
Good Friday
Christian Easter holiday.
Mon 6
Easter Monday Public Holiday
Easter Monday
Christian Easter holiday.
Tue 28
National Heroes Day Public Holiday
National Heroes Day
National heroes commemoration.
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
May Day
Workers holiday.
Mon 25
Whit Monday Public Holiday
Whit Monday
Movable Christian holiday.
August 2026
Sat 1
Emancipation Day Public Holiday
Emancipation Day
Falls on Saturday in 2026; check official observance notices.
Mon 3
Kadooment Day Public Holiday
Grand Kadooment
Crop Over climax and major traffic/event day.
November 2026
Mon 30
Independence Day Public Holiday
Independence Day
Independence anniversary.
December 2026
Tue 1
Republic Day Public Holiday
Republic Day
Marks Barbados becoming a republic in 2021.
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Christmas Day
Nationwide holiday.
Sat 26
Boxing Day Public Holiday
Boxing Day
Falls on Saturday in 2026; confirm substitute holiday rules locally.
Note: Some holidays in Barbados apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.