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Cuba Holidays 2026: Public Holidays in Cuba
Cuba has 9 national public holidays in 2026. 6 of them fall on a weekday and 3 on a weekend. The next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December (in 59 days). There are 5 long weekends.
59days
Next public holiday
Christmas Day
Friday, 25 December 2026 · Navidad
9
National public holidays · #187
6
On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
5
Long weekends (3+ days)
0
Regional holidays
Cuba public holidays 2026 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph of the Revolution | Triunfo de la Revolución | Public holiday | |
| Victory of Fidel Castro | Día de Victoria de las Fuerzas Armadas | Public holiday | |
| Good Friday | Good Friday | Public holiday | |
| Labour Day | Día de los trabajadores | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Day before the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison | Conmemoración del asalto a Moncada | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison | Día de la Rebeldía Nacional | Public holiday |
| Day after the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison | Conmemoración del asalto a Moncada | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Independence Day | Día de la Independencia | Public holiday |
| Christmas Day Next | Navidad | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Cuba holiday calendar 2026
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
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Long weekends in Cuba 2026
5 long weekends come for free. Plan your trips around these dates.
4days
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
No leave needed
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Fri 3 Apr – Sun 5 Apr
No leave needed
3days
Fri 1 May – Sun 3 May
No leave needed
3days
Sat 25 Jul – Mon 27 Jul
No leave needed
3days
Fri 25 Dec – Sun 27 Dec
No leave needed
Frequently asked questions about holidays in Cuba
How many public holidays does Cuba have in 2026?
9 national public holidays. That ranks Cuba #187 of 235 countries by number of holidays in 2026.
When is the next public holiday in Cuba?
Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday, 25 December 2026 — in 59 days.
How many long weekends are there in Cuba in 2026?
5 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave.
Which Cuba public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
Day before the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison (Sat 25 Jul), Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison (Sun 26 Jul) and Independence Day (Sat 10 Oct). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in Cuba?
July, with 3 national holidays: Day before the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison, Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison and Day after the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison.