Barbados
Capital: Bridgetown
About
Barbados is an island country in the Caribbean located in the Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies and the easternmost island of the Caribbean region. It lies on the boundary of the South American and Caribbean plates. Its capital and largest city is Bridgetown.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in Barbados. On these dates, expect banks, post offices, and government services to close. Many shops and museums close or run shortened hours; transit typically still runs.
Independence Day
November 30, 2026
Monday
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Friday
Boxing Day
December 26, 2026
Saturday
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Friday
Errol Barrow Day
January 21, 2027
Thursday
Good Friday
March 26, 2027
Friday
Cities (1)
References4
These references support the changing or licensed material on this page. Personal notes and ordinary geographic facts are not footnoted individually. Entry rules can change, so verify them before booking.
- Travel practicalities. Entry, driving, electricity, water, and official application context. Related: Driving side, World Standards, CDC Yellow Book, WHO drinking-water guidance.
- Country background. Wikipedia summary may be clipped or paraphrased. Numeric baselines are cross-checked with Wikidata. Related: Wikidata, .
