Holiday calendar

Public holidays in Cuba

dates, names and what's closed

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It's worth planning around Cuba's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

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Upcoming public holidays in Cuba

Saturday 10 OctoberIndependence Day · Día de la Independencia
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · Navidad
Friday 1 January 2027Triumph of the Revolution · Triunfo de la Revolución
Saturday 2 January 2027Victory of Armed Forces Day · Día de Victoria de las Fuerzas Armadas
Friday 26 March 2027Good Friday · Viernes Santo
Saturday 1 May 2027Labour Day · Día del Trabajador
Sunday 25 July 2027Day before the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison · Conmemoración del asalto a Moncada
Monday 26 July 2027Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison · Día de la Rebeldía Nacional
Tuesday 27 July 2027Day after the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison · Conmemoración del asalto a Moncada

All 2026 holidays in Cuba

Thursday 1 JanuaryTriumph of the Revolution · Triunfo de la Revolución
Friday 2 JanuaryVictory of Armed Forces Day · Día de Victoria de las Fuerzas Armadas
Friday 3 AprilGood Friday · Viernes Santo
Friday 1 MayLabour Day · Día del Trabajador
Saturday 25 JulyDay before the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison · Conmemoración del asalto a Moncada
Sunday 26 JulyCommemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison · Día de la Rebeldía Nacional
Monday 27 JulyDay after the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison · Conmemoración del asalto a Moncada
Saturday 10 OctoberIndependence Day · Día de la Independencia
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · Navidad

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Cuba?

Independence Day — Saturday 10 October.

How many public holidays does Cuba have?

Cuba has 9 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.

What's closed on public holidays in Cuba?

Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.

Is it worth visiting Cuba during a holiday?

It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.

Are shops open on Sundays in Cuba?

Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.

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