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Victory Day

Friday, January 2, 2026
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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

3-Day Block
FRI 02 Holiday
SAT 03 Weekend
SUN 04 Weekend

3-day weekend (January 2 – January 4)

📣 Traveler notes

Cuba is the largest Caribbean island, featuring nine World Heritage Sites, colonial architecture, beaches, and distinct cultural history. The nation operates under a communist government and has been subject to a US embargo.

  • January 1: Triumph of the Revolution
  • January 2: Victory of the Armed Forces Day
  • Good Friday (variable)
  • May 1: Labour Day
  • July 25: Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada Garrison
  • Be mindful of local culture; direct conversations are common. Avoid discussions concerning local or national politics. Support local economies by utilizing private guesthouses (casas particulares) and local eateries (paladares). Due to potential language barriers, prepare for limited English proficiency.

About this holiday

Victory Day (July 25) commemorates the Assault of the Moncada Garrison.