GrenadavsBarbados
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
9
Days you're both off
4
Only Grenada
4
Only Barbados
What the numbers say
In 2026, Grenada has 13 nationwide public holidays and Barbados has 12, so Grenada gets 1 more day off. They line up on 9 dates, including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday and Labour Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Grenada has 10 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 10 for Barbados (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Grenada offers 7 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Barbados offers 7 and 2. Grenada has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Grenada and April in Barbados.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Grenada
Barbados is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Barbados
Grenada is working these days.