This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Cuba in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Cuba.
Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
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Liberation Day | Cuba January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
New Year Day | Cuba January 2 2026, Friday |
National |
Epiphany | Cuba January 6 2026, Tuesday |
Observance |
José Martí's Birthday Memorial | Cuba January 28 2026, Wednesday |
Observance |
Daylight Saving Time starts | Cuba March 8 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
March Equinox | Cuba March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
Palm Sunday | Cuba March 29 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
Maundy Thursday | Cuba April 2 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
Good Friday | Cuba April 3 2026, Friday |
National |
Labor Day / May Day | Cuba May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
Mother's Day | Cuba May 10 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
Independence Day | Cuba May 20 2026, Wednesday |
Observance |
June Solstice | Cuba June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
Revolution Anniversary | Cuba July 25 2026, Saturday |
National |
Day of the Rebellion | Cuba July 26 2026, Sunday |
National |
Revolution Anniversary Celebration | Cuba July 27 2026, Monday |
National |
September Equinox | Cuba September 22 2026, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
Beginning of the War of Independence | Cuba October 10 2026, Saturday |
National |
Daylight Saving Time ends | Cuba November 1 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
December Solstice | Cuba December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
Christmas Day | Cuba December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
New Year's Eve | Cuba December 31 2026, Thursday |
National |