Public holidays in Barbados 2027
Barbados has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekendErrol Barrow Day
Thursday
Good Friday
Friday
Long weekendEaster Monday
Monday
Long weekendNational Heroes' Day
Wednesday
Labour Day
Saturday
On the weekendWhit Monday
Monday
Long weekendEmancipation Day
Sunday
On the weekendKadooment Day
Monday
Long weekendIndependence Day
Tuesday
Christmas Day
Saturday
On the weekendBoxing Day
Sunday
On the weekend
Working days off
8
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 12
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 5
Barbados public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of Barbados’ 12 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 8 fall on a working day and 4 on the weekend. 5 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Barbados have in 2027?
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Barbados has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 8 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in Barbados in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in Barbados fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Labour Day (May 1), Emancipation Day (August 1), Christmas Day (December 25) and Boxing Day (December 26) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on Barbados’ rules.
How many long weekends are there in Barbados in 2027?
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5 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Whit Monday and Kadooment Day.