Public Holidays in Cuba 2026 🇨🇺
Cuba has 3 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is Independence Day on 10. Oct. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Cuba.
This year, Cuba observes 10 public holidays , with 11 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Independence Day on 10. Oct. The most recently passed holiday was Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Independence Day | Public holiday | |
| Friday Long weekend | Christmas Day | Public holiday | |
| Thursday Bridge day | New Year's Eve | Public holiday |
Long weekends in Cuba 2026
These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.
- Christmas Day — (Friday) — long weekend
- New Year's Eve — (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend
Holidays that change date in Cuba
Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2026 to 2027.
- Good Friday: →
- Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison: →
