Unabhängigkeitstag (beobachtet)

📣 Hinweise für Reisende

Cuba is a large Caribbean island with a history characterized by colonial architecture and nine World Heritage Sites. It was governed by a communist regime following the 1959 Cuban Revolution and operates under a U.S. 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
• The culture is generally welcoming; direct communication is preferred. Guests should embrace invitations to local homes for deep cultural insight. While political discussions are generally discouraged, respectful curiosity is encouraged. Supporting local life by staying in *casas particulares* (private guesthouses) and dining at local *paladares* is recommended. Be polite when declining vendor requests, and remember that local actions are often attributed to tourists.