Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Barbados
Barbados has 9 long weekends in 2026 and 7 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Errol Barrow Day for a 5-day break.
2026
View all9
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 5d
Errol Barrow Day
Sat 17 Jan – Wed 21 Jan
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr
Take Thursday off
- 5d
Labor Day
Wed 29 Apr – Sun 3 May
Take Wednesday + Thursday off
2027
View all7
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
7
Bridge opps
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
Take Thursday off
- 5d
National Heroes' Day
Sat 24 Apr – Wed 28 Apr
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Barbados 2026
All 12 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Barbados 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Barbados 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Barbados 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Barbados have in 2026?
Barbados has 9 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Barbados have in 2027?
Barbados has 7 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Barbados?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Errol Barrow Day (Wed 21 Jan). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.