There are 12 public holidays in Barbados,[1] which includes Christian holidays and secular holidays. Holidays in Barbados are also referred to as bank holidays locally:[2]
| Holiday | Date | Date in | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January | 1 January | Celebrates the first day of every year in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Errol Barrow Day | 21 January | 21 January | A day of recognition for Errol Barrow, the Father of the Nation.[3] |
| Good Friday | Date varies | Commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus. | |
| Easter Monday | Date varies | Day after Easter Sunday. | |
| National Heroes' Day | 28 April | 28 April | Celebrated in honour of the ten Barbadian National Heroes. |
| Labour Day | 1 May | 1 May | Celebrated in recognition of International Workers' Day.[4] |
| Whit Monday | Date varies | Day after Pentecost. | |
| Emancipation Day | 1 August | 1 August | The date on which Trans-Atlantic African slavery was abolished throughout the British Empire. |
| Kadooment Day | First Monday in August |