Barbados Public Holidays 2016

Below you'll find 2016's official holidays for Barbados. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.

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There are 14 public holidays in Barbados for 2016. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.

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Date	Day	Holiday name
2016-01-01	Fri	New Year's Day
2016-01-21	Thu	Errol Barrow Day
2016-03-25	Fri	Good Friday
2016-03-28	Mon	Easter Monday
2016-04-28	Thu	National Heroes Day
2016-05-02	Mon	May Day
2016-05-15	Sun	Pentecost
2016-05-16	Mon	Whit Monday
2016-08-01	Mon	Emancipation Day
2016-08-01	Mon	Kadooment Day
2016-11-30	Wed	Independence Day
2016-12-25	Sun	Christmas Day
2016-12-26	Mon	Boxing Day
2016-12-27	Tue	Public Holiday

Experience Barbados' Rich Culture Through its Public Holidays

Barbados' public holidays reflect its unique history and traditions. This guide highlights key celebrations that showcase Barbadian culture.