last edited Dec 11, 2019
Culture and Customs of Barbados
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Local traditions
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Glossary
A few local words and expressions useful to know when traveling:
Festivals and holidays
Major events and public holidays
January 1: New Year's Day.
January 21: Errol Barrow Day.
February 20: Rihanna Day.
March-April: Good Friday.
March-April: Easter Monday.
April 28: National Heroes Day.
May: Labour Day.
May: Whit Monday.
August 1: Emancipation Day.
August - First Monday: Kadooment (Crop Over Festival).
October - First Monday: United Nations Day.
November 30: Independence Day.
December 25: Christmas.
December 26: Boxing Day.