| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Liberation Day | National |
| 2026-01-02 | Victory Day | National |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | National |
| 2026-05-01 | International Workers' Day | National |
| 2026-07-25 | Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison | National |
| 2026-07-26 | Day of the National Rebellion | National |
| 2026-07-27 | Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison | National |
| 2026-10-10 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2026-12-31 | New Year's Eve | National |
How many public holidays does Cuba have in 2026?
Cuba has 10 public holidays in 2026: 10 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in February, March, June, August, September, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Cuba's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Cuba 2026
Cuba's public holidays create 5 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Thu 1 - Sun 4 January: Liberation Day (4-day weekend, Thursday 1 January to Sunday 4 January).
- Fri 3 - Sun 5 April: Good Friday (3-day weekend, Friday 3 April to Sunday 5 April).
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May: International Workers' Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May).
- Sat 25 - Mon 27 July: Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison (3-day weekend, Saturday 25 July to Monday 27 July).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 December: Christmas Day (3-day weekend, Friday 25 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Cuba 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2026 no public holiday in Cuba is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across North America for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Cuba: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Cuba in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2026 is Liberation Day, a public holiday in Cuba.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Cuba (2026)
Our Cuba public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
Liberation Day
Liberation Day marks the anniversary of a country's liberation from occupation or from an oppressive regime. Italy and the Netherlands observe it in the context of the Second World War, while Bulgaria, Albania, Portugal and several other states commemorate their own historical turning points. It is a public holiday marked by official ceremonies, wreath laying at war memorials and events reflecting on the restoration of national sovereignty.
Victory Day
Victory Day commemorates a decisive military victory, most commonly the Allied victory in Europe in 1945. Russia and several post Soviet states observe it on 9 May with large military parades and the Immortal Regiment marches, while Western Europe marks 8 May. Other countries use the name for different conflicts. Ceremonies usually include laying wreaths at war memorials and honouring surviving veterans.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
International Workers' Day
International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, is observed on 1 May in most countries of the world. It originated in the campaign for an eight hour working day and commemorates the Haymarket affair in Chicago in 1886. It became an official holiday across Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa during the twentieth century. Observances typically combine trade union marches and rallies with springtime festivities.
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the anniversary of a nation's formal separation from another state, or of the founding moment of its sovereignty. Because it commemorates a specific historical event, the date differs from country to country and the name often includes the year. Typical observances include flag raising, military parades, speeches by heads of state, and public concerts. It is frequently the most prominent national holiday on the calendar.