How many public holidays does Barbados have in 2026?

Barbados has 12 official public holidays in 2026, listed above with their exact dates.

When is the first public holiday in Barbados in 2026?

The first 2026 public holiday in Barbados is New Year's Day, on 1 January.

Where can I plan Barbados long weekends for 2026?

Use the caldays long-weekend planner for Barbados to find every bridge day and turn a few days of leave into a longer break.

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Public holiday · Long weekend · World clock — Barbados 2026.

Next public holidayIndependence Day30 Nov · in 93 days

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Independence Day

28 Nov – 30 Nov

3days

S28

S29

M30

Automatic — no leave needed · 3 days off

Christmas Day

25 Dec – 27 Dec

3days

F25

S26

S27

Automatic — no leave needed · 3 days off

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