: calendar for 2025
2025
1 Jan New Year's Day
21 Jan Errol Barrow Day
18 Apr Good Friday
21 Apr Easter Monday
28 Apr National Heroes' Day
1 May International Workers' Day
9 Jun Whit Monday
1 Aug Emancipation Day
4 Aug Kadooment Day
30 Nov Independence Day
1 Dec Day off for Independence Day
25 Dec Christmas Day
26 Dec Second Day of Christmas
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Jan 1, Wed
New Year's Day
A celebration of the beginning of the year in the Gregorian calendar, associated with rest, family gatherings, fireworks, festive meals, and exchanging good wishes.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year
New Year's Day

Jan 21, Tue
Errol Barrow Day
Commemorates Errol Barrow, the former Prime Minister of Barbados, who helped lead his country to independence from the United Kingdom.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Errol_Barrow_Day

Apr 18, Fri
Good Friday
The Friday of Holy Week, dedicated to remembering the trial, crucifixion, suffering, death of Jesus Christ, and His burial after being taken down from the cross.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Friday
Good Friday

Apr 21, Mon
Easter Monday
A holiday observed on the day after Easter Sunday, associated with rest, family time, outdoor picnics, egg rolling games, and in some regions - such as Central and Eastern Europe - playful water-splashing customs.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_Monday
Easter Monday

Apr 28, Mon
National Heroes' Day
Honors individuals officially designated as national heroes—such as Errol Barrow (1920–1987), Grantley Adams (1898–1971), and Sarah Ann Gill (1795–1866)—for their leadership in the nation’s journey toward self‑governance and social reform.

May 1, Thu
International Workers' Day
Labour Day
A holiday observed on May 1st to recognize workers and labor rights, with historical origins in late 19th-century labor demonstrations.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Workers'_Day
International Workers' Day

Jun 9, Mon
Whit Monday
Christian holiday celebrated the day after Pentecost.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whit_Monday
Whit Monday

Aug 1, Fri
Emancipation Day
Commemorates the abolition of slavery in the British Empire, legally formalized by the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, which came into effect on 1 August 1834 across much of the Caribbean.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emancipation_Day

Aug 4, Mon
Kadooment Day
The day marks the climax of the Crop Over Festival and celebrates Barbadian culture and heritage. Its origins date back to sugar cane plantations during the era of slavery.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crop_Over

Nov 30, Sun
Independence Day
The day marks independence from the United Kingdom on November 30, 1966.

Dec 1, Mon
Day off for Independence Day

Dec 25, Thu
Christmas Day
Christian feast day that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas
Christmas Day

Dec 26, Fri
Second Day of Christmas
Boxing Day
A continuation of the Christmas celebration, marked by family time, rest, and traditions of giving, also known in many countries as Boxing Day, Second Day of Christmas, Saint Stephen’s Day, or the Day of Goodwill
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Day_of_Christmas
Second Day of Christmas