Holidays in Cuba in 2026

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
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