Public Holidays in Barbados 2026
Official public holidays for 2026
Barbados has a compact national calendar that combines civic anniversaries, Christian festivals and Crop Over’s Kadooment Day. The government’s published 2026 calendar does not require additional substitute days for that year.
Barbados Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 21 | Wednesday | Errol Barrow Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Apr 28 | Tuesday | National Heroes Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Emancipation Day |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Kadooment Day |
| Nov 30 | Monday | Independence Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
The 2026 list follows the Government of Barbados published public holiday calendar.
Crop Over, Emancipation and National Days 2026
Kadooment Day, held on the first Monday in August, is the public-holiday climax of the Crop Over season. It sits beside Emancipation Day and national commemorations such as Errol Barrow Day and Independence Day.
Holiday Rules in Barbados
Barbados has specific Sunday observance rules for several fixed holidays. When qualifying holidays fall on Sunday, an additional weekday can become a public holiday. Emancipation Day has an additional rule when 1 August falls on Sunday or Monday.
Barbados Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Kadooment Day is observed on the first Monday in August.
- Independence Day is observed on 30 November.
- Errol Barrow Day is observed on 21 January.
- Sunday rules can create an additional weekday public holiday.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Kadooment Day in Barbados?
Kadooment Day is observed on the first Monday in August.
When is Barbados Independence Day?
Independence Day is observed on 30 November.
Does Barbados use substitute holidays?
Yes. Statutory Sunday rules can create additional weekday public holidays.
Is Emancipation Day a public holiday?
Yes. Emancipation Day is observed on 1 August, with special substitute rules in some years.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Government calendar updated for 2026 and rules for weekend substitution.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: official government or statutory material first; independent calendar used as a cross-check. Future lunar, observed or annually proclaimed dates should be reconfirmed when final notices are issued.