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Observance · not a public holiday in Barbados

World Food Day

World Food Day 2026 in Barbados is observed on Friday, 16 October 2026.

World Food Day is not an official public holiday in Barbados — it's a widely observed day (date shown is when Barbados observes it), but offices and schools stay open. See Barbados's official public holidays →
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StatusNot a public holiday in Barbados
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World Food Day is a public holiday in Barbados. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.

History & origin

World Food Day is officially observed as a public holiday in Barbados. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows World Food Day's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.

Traditions & customs

World Food Day observance varies by community and region within Barbados. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.

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Frequently asked questions

When is World Food Day 2026 in Barbados?

World Food Day 2026 in Barbados is observed on Friday, 16 October 2026.

Is World Food Day a public holiday in Barbados?

No. World Food Day is marked in Barbados as a widely observed day, but it is not an official public holiday — workplaces and schools stay open.

How many days until World Food Day?

The countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. The year-by-year list below has World Food Day's date in the surrounding years.

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