Calendars & Holidays

Cuba public holidays 2026

9public holidays
5long weekends
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Public holidays in Cuba in 2026

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1ThursdayTriumph of the Revolution
Jan 2FridayVictory of Armed Forces Day
Apr 3FridayGood Friday
May 1FridayLabour Day
Jul 25SaturdayDay before the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison
Jul 26SundayCommemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison
Jul 27MondayDay after the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison
Oct 10SaturdayIndependence Day
Dec 25FridayChristmas Day

In 2026, Cuba has 9 public holidays. 6 of them land on a weekday, so they are real days off for most people. The year opens with Triumph of the Revolution on Thursday, January 1, 2026 and the last one is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.

Long weekends in 2026

Best bridge days to book

There are no one- or two-day bridges in 2026.

Weekend days assumed: Saturday and Sunday. Read more about planning bridge days.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Cuba have in 2026?
  1. The table above lists every one with its date and weekday, starting with Triumph of the Revolution on Jan 1.
How many long weekends are there in Cuba in 2026?

5, and you don't need any vacation days for them. The first one runs from Jan 1 to Jan 4 (Triumph of the Revolution, Victory of Armed Forces Day).

Which 2026 holidays in Cuba fall on a weekend?

Day before the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison (Saturday, July 25, 2026), Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison (Sunday, July 26, 2026), Independence Day (Saturday, October 10, 2026). Whether you get another day off instead depends on local rules. When there is a substitute day, it is in the table above.

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Other years for Cuba: 2027, 2028. Without holidays: blank 2026 calendar.

Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0). Holidays can change by government decision; regional holidays are not included. Please verify important dates with official sources.