Barbados country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (UR)
📍 Barbados
Theme Independence Day 2026
Barbados is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Bridgetown, the national observance is Independence Day on 30 November, and the national colours are blue and gold. Barbados became independent on 30 November 1966 and later became a republic on 30 November 2021.
Capital and region (UR)
Bridgetown is the capital. Barbados sits in the American time region, on the America/Barbados clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Monday, 30 November 2026. Barbados became independent on 30 November 1966 and later became a republic on 30 November 2021. Locally it is called Independence Day. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are blue and gold. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Barbados?
The capital is Bridgetown.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Monday, 30 November 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are blue and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Barbados became independent on 30 November 1966 and later became a republic on 30 November 2021.
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