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Barbados Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in Barbados
Barbados has 12 national public holidays in 2027. 8 of them fall on a weekday and 4 on a weekend. There are 4 long weekends and 2 more if you take a bridge day off.
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
4
Long weekends (3+ days)
0
Regional holidays
Barbados public holidays 2027 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day Next | New Year's Day | Public holiday | |
| Errol Barrow Day | Errol Barrow Day | Public holiday | |
| Good Friday | Good Friday | Public holiday | |
| Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Public holiday | |
| National Heroes' Day | National Heroes' Day | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Labour Day | Labour Day | Public holiday |
| Whit Monday | Whit Monday | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Emancipation Day | Emancipation Day | Public holiday |
| Kadooment Day | Kadooment Day | Public holiday | |
| Independence Day | Independence Day | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Boxing Day | Boxing Day | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Barbados holiday calendar 2027
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- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
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Long weekends in Barbados 2027
4 long weekends come for free, and 2 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
3days
Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan
No leave needed
4days
Thu 21 Jan – Sun 24 Jan
Take off Fri 22 Jan
4days
Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
No leave needed
3days
Sat 15 May – Mon 17 May
No leave needed
3days
Sat 31 Jul – Mon 2 Aug
No leave needed
4days
Sat 27 Nov – Tue 30 Nov
Take off Mon 29 Nov
Frequently asked questions about holidays in Barbados
How many public holidays does Barbados have in 2027?
12 national public holidays. That ranks Barbados #101 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2027.
How many long weekends are there in Barbados in 2027?
4 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 2 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Fri 22 Jan) for 4 days in a row from 21 January.
Which Barbados public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Labour Day (Sat 1 May), Emancipation Day (Sun 1 Aug), Christmas Day (Sat 25 Dec) and Boxing Day (Sun 26 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in Barbados?
December, with 2 national holidays: Christmas Day and Boxing Day.