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References
- ↑ Gazette (1998) [1968]. "Public Holidays Act (Chapter 352)". Barbados Statutes Online. barbadosparliament-laws.com. Bridgetown, BB: Parliament of Barbados . Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ↑ "Happy Holidays: Six long weekends in 2020 for Barbados". Loop News Barbados. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
- ↑ "Errol Barrow Day (in lieu) in Barbados". Office Holidays. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ↑ "BARBADOS EMPLOYERS' CONFEDERATION: Celebrating May Day". Nation News. 7 May 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
- ↑ "Kadooment Day in Barbados". Office Holidays. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
