Key facts
Barbados is a country located in Caribbean. The country has no land neighbors.
English is an official language in Barbados. It means that if you speak it, you would be able to communicate with almost everyone. If not, it is highly recommended that you acquire some basic English before traveling to Barbados.
The national currency in Barbados is Barbadian dollar (BBD). The dollar ($) is subdivided into 100 cent.
Barbadian
Banknotes
$2$5$10$20$50$100
Barbadian
Coins
151025
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Barbados is 171.1 Mbps and mobile is Mbs.The global average is 192.62 Mbps and 126.54 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density When compared to the world average, Barbados has less ATMs.29.99 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Barbados, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Barbados. Type A & Type B are widespread in North America (incl. the U.S.), Central America, Japan, and the Philippines.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Public holidays
In the year 2024, Barbados will celebrate 12 national public holidays. The next one Independence Day will take place on November 30.
| Date | Holiday name | |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024Moving holiday | New Year’s DayNew Year’s Day | |
| January 21, 2024Moving holiday | Errol Barrow DayErrol Barrow Day | |
| March 29, 2024Moving holiday | Good FridayGood Friday | |
| April 1, 2024Moving holiday | Easter MondayEaster Monday | |
| April 28, 2024Moving holiday | National Heroes’ DayNational Heroes’ Day | |
| May 1, 2024Moving holiday | Labour DayLabour Day | |
| May 20, 2024Moving holiday | Whit MondayWhit Monday | |
| August 1, 2024Moving holiday | Emancipation DayEmancipation Day | |
| August 5, 2024Moving holiday | Kadooment DayKadooment Day | |
| November 30, 2024Moving holiday | Independence DayIndependence Day | |
| December 25, 2024Moving holiday | Christmas DayChristmas Day | |
| December 26, 2024Moving holiday | Boxing DayBoxing Day |
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Barbados?
There are no Mariott hotels in Barbados.
The Hilton hotel chain operates in Barbados.
The IHG hotel chain operates in Barbados.
There are no Best Western hotels in Barbados.
There are Radisson hotels in Saint Michael.
The Accor hotel chain operates in Barbados.
What fast food chains are present in Barbados?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Barbados.
The KFC chain operates in Barbados.
The Burger King chain operates in Barbados.
The Subway chain operates in Barbados.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Barbados.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Barbados.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Bridgetown?
Weather data for Bridgetown (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Barbados.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Barbados
Sources
- Barbados Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Barbados (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Recreational usage: Legal for spiritual use by registered Rastafarians
Medical usage: Legal
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)