Holiday Guide for Cuba in 2024

Cuba 2024
Cuba
2024

Cuba information

Population: 11.33m
Capital: Havana
Calling Code: (53)
Time Zone: -5 UTC
Currency: Cuban convertible peso
Language: Spanish

List of National Holidays in Cuba in 2024

Triumph of the Revolution

 Long Weekend! 
Triumph of the Revolution

Cuba: The day of the victory of the revolution led by Fidel Castro in 1959

Victory Day


Victory Day

Cuba: Second day of holidays to honour the support of the armed forces in protecting Cuba since 1959

People's Effort Day


People's Effort Day

Cuba: A public holiday since 2024 recognising the effort of the populace during the previous year.

Good Friday

 Long Weekend! 
Good Friday

Cuba: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.

Labour Day


Labour Day

Cuba: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement

Revolution Anniversary Holiday


Revolution Anniversary Holiday

Cuba: Day before the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison

National Revolution Day

 Long Weekend! 
National Revolution Day

Cuba: Commemorates the events of 1953 when Fidel Castro stormed the Moncada army garrison in Santiago de Cuba

Revolution Anniversary Holiday


Revolution Anniversary Holiday

Cuba: Day after the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison

Independence Day


Independence Day

Cuba: Marks the date in 1868, that Carlos Manuel de Céspedes made his famous "Grito de Yara", the battle cry and declaration that launched the uprising for Cuban Independence.

Christmas Day


Christmas Day

Cuba: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC

New Year's Eve


New Year's Eve

Cuba: The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches