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Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison

Thursday, July 27, 2028
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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Closed
  • Restaurants Reduced
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

4-Day Block
THU 27 Holiday
FRI 28 Bridge Day
SAT 29 Weekend
SUN 30 Weekend

4-day weekend with a bridge day on July 28

📣 Traveler notes

Cuba is a large Caribbean island featuring nine World Heritage Sites and colonial architecture. The country has operated under a communist government since the 1959 Cuban Revolution and is subject to a US embargo.

  • Holidays are observed on specific dates (e.g., July 25 is the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada Garrison).
  • It is recommended to avoid participating in local political discussions.
  • The environment is politically controlled, stemming from the 1959 Revolution.
  • Some vendors may view tourists as primary economic targets.
  • Cuban culture is generally friendly, but locals may communicate directly. To support local economies, visitors are encouraged to stay in private homes (casas particulares) and dine at local restaurants.

About this holiday

This commemoration marks the historic Moncada Garrison Assault, which took place on July 26, 1953.