Bank holidays
Last updated on 5 May 2026
14 bank holidays were observed in 2021
All bank holidays 2021
12 observed- New Year's DayFriday
- Errol Barrow DayHonouring the first Prime Minister of BarbadosThursday
- Good FridayFriday
- Easter MondayMonday
- National Heroes DayHonouring Barbados's ten official National HeroesWednesday
- Labour DayInternational Workers' DaySaturday
- Whit Monday7th Monday after EasterMonday
- Emancipation DayMarking the abolition of slavery in 1834Observed: Tuesday 3 AugSunday
- Kadooment DayClimax of the Crop Over FestivalMonday
- Independence DayNational DayTuesday
- Christmas DaySaturday
- Boxing DayObserved: Monday 27 DecSunday
When a bank holiday falls on a weekendMost holidays falling on a Sunday are observed on the following Monday. 2 substitute days apply for 2021.
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If New Year's Day, Errol Barrow Day, National Heroes Day, Labour Day, Independence Day or Boxing Day falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a public holiday in lieu.
If Emancipation Day (1 August) falls on a Sunday or Monday, the following Tuesday is also a public holiday. The same applies to Christmas Day.
About this list
Bank holidays in Barbados are set out in the Public Holidays Act, Cap. 352. The Government may also declare additional one-off public holidays from time to time.
This page is updated when new dates are gazetted.
Source: Public Holidays Act, Cap. 352 — Government of Barbados Ministry of Labour. View official list at labour.gov.bb.