Cuba holiday calendar
Public holidays in Cuba 2026
Calendar compilation last reviewed
Plan the year with every Cuba public holiday, regional date and major cultural observance in our calendar. Each entry links to a detailed guide covering its history, status, traditions and sources.
- Public holidays
- 9
- Regional dates
- 0
- Observances
- 15
- Substitute dates
- 0
How public holidays work in Cuba
The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Cuba calendar. Regional holidays may apply only in a particular state, province, territory or community, while an observance does not automatically mean that workplaces, schools or public services close.
No separate substitute dates are currently listed for 2026. Weekend and time-off rules can still vary by employer, region and holiday, so consult the linked guide and primary source before making arrangements. July, October, December are the busiest months, with 4 listed dates.
Cuba holiday dates in 2026
The table lists 24 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Observed day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph of the RevolutionCuba’s January 1 national commemoration of the 1959 triumph of the Cuban Revolution and a public day off. | Public holiday | — | |
| Victory DayCuba’s January 2 public holiday, extending the national commemoration of the 1959 revolutionary victory. | Public holiday | — | |
| JosĂ© MartĂ’s BirthdayA January 28 official Cuban commemoration of JosĂ© MartĂ, poet, journalist and a leading intellectual of the independence movement. | Cultural observance | — | |
| Cry of Baire DayA February 24 official commemoration of the 1895 Cry of Baire, which launched Cuba’s final war of independence against Spain. | Cultural observance | — | |
| International Women’s DayCuba’s March 8 official observance recognizing women’s rights, equality and the work of Cuban women. | Cultural observance | — | |
| Presidential Palace Attack MemorialA March 13 official Cuban commemoration of the 1957 revolutionary attack on the Presidential Palace in Havana. | Cultural observance | — | |
| Militiaman DayAn April 16 official observance commemorating the 1961 declaration of the socialist character of the Cuban Revolution and the defense militias. | Cultural observance | — | |
| Victory of GirónAn April 19 official commemoration of Cuba’s 1961 victory at Playa Girón during the Bay of Pigs invasion. | Cultural observance | — | |
| International Workers’ DayCuba’s May 1 national commemoration and public day off, marked by workers’ rallies and the international May Day tradition. | Public holiday | — | |
| Agrarian Reform DayA May 17 official Cuban observance marking agrarian reform and recognizing rural workers and farming communities. | Cultural observance | — | |
| National Rebellion EveA July 25 public holiday beginning Cuba’s National Rebellion Day break around the 1953 Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks attacks. | Public holiday | — | |
| National Rebellion DayCuba’s July 26 national commemoration of the 1953 Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks attacks and a public day off. | Public holiday | — | |
| National Rebellion HolidayA July 27 public holiday extending Cuba’s National Rebellion Day period. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of National Rebellion Holiday in Cuba. | Public holiday | — | |
| Revolutionary Martyrs’ DayA July 30 official Cuban day of mourning for Frank PaĂs and the martyrs of the revolution. | Cultural observance | — | |
| Victory over Machado DayAn August 12 official Cuban observance of the 1933 end of Gerardo Machado’s dictatorship. | Cultural observance | — | |
| Victims of State Terrorism DayAn October 6 official Cuban day of remembrance for victims of what the Cuban state describes as terrorism. | Cultural observance | — | |
| Che Guevara Memorial DayAn October 8 official Cuban commemoration of the 1967 death of Ernesto Che Guevara, known in Cuba as the Heroic Guerrilla. | Cultural observance | — | |
| Beginning of the Independence WarsCuba’s October 10 national commemoration of the 1868 beginning of the independence wars and a public day off. | Public holiday | — | |
| Camilo Cienfuegos Memorial DayAn October 28 official Cuban observance remembering revolutionary commander Camilo Cienfuegos, who disappeared in 1959. | Cultural observance | — | |
| Medical Students’ Mourning DayA November 27 official Cuban day of mourning for eight medical students executed by Spanish colonial authorities in 1871. | Cultural observance | — | |
| Granma Landing DayA December 2 official Cuban commemoration of the 1956 Granma yacht landing and the founding memory of the Revolutionary Armed Forces. | Cultural observance | — | |
| Antonio Maceo Memorial DayA December 7 official Cuban day of mourning honoring independence leader Antonio Maceo and those who died in Cuba’s wars and internationalist missions. | Cultural observance | — | |
| Christmas DayCuba’s December 25 public holiday, observed through family gatherings, religious worship and the Christmas season. | Public holiday | — | |
| New Year’s EveCuba’s December 31 public holiday, closing the year with family celebrations before the January 1 Triumph of the Revolution commemoration. | Public holiday | — |
Sources for Cuba holidays
Calendar dates and classifications are checked against the primary calendar sources below. Historical and cultural claims have additional citations on each individual holiday guide.
- cuba.travelPrimary calendar source
- granma.cuPrimary calendar source