Kadooment Day is a public holiday in Barbados, and it is observed on the first Monday in August each year. The holiday marks the end of the Crop Over, which is the traditional harvest festival in Barbados and lasts 6 weeks long.
The British occupied Barbados island in 1625, and it later became a British colony. In 1927, The British started to settle on the island and operated on the plantation economy relying on enslaved Africans, which made Barbados one of the biggest sugar cane plantations.
Crop Over is a festival beginning 200 years ago in Barbados, and it is a festival marking the end of the yearly sugar cane harvest. The festival was brought by the African slaves to the island, and it was connected to their ancestors celebrating the successful agrarian season in Africa.
The official launch of Crop Over takes place in June, and the festival lasts 6 weeks until the first Monday of August, which is Kadooment Day. On Kadooment Day, a parade will occur on the street with music, dancing, and colorful costumes.
The following is the list of Kadooment Day in Barbados from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Kadooment Day | Aug 01, 2022 | Monday |
| Kadooment Day | Aug 07, 2023 | Monday |
| Kadooment Day | Aug 05, 2024 | Monday |
| Kadooment Day | Aug 04, 2025 | Monday |
| Kadooment Day | Aug 03, 2026 | Monday |
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