Independence Day
Nationwide public holiday in Cuba · Inicio de las Guerras de Independencia
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 October | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 10 October | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 11 October | Monday | Independence Day (observed) Observed day off for Independence Day (Sun 10 Oct) |
Observed days are days off given instead of, or as well as, the holiday's own date, for example when it falls on a weekend or the law moves it to a Monday.
Where it applies
Everywhere in Cuba.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Typical weather in Havana around 10 October: high 32°C (89°F), low 26°C (78°F), rain on 31% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Havana. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Saturday 10 October in Havana: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Cuba
Friday, 25 December 2026
Independence Day in other countries
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Costa Rica
Dominica
El Salvador
Grenada
Guatemala
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico
More for Cuba
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.