MexicovsCuba
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
3
Days you're both off
4
Only Mexico
6
Only Cuba
What the numbers say
In 2026, Mexico has 7 nationwide public holidays and Cuba has 9, so Cuba gets 2 more days off. They line up on 3 dates, including Año Nuevo, Día del Trabajo and Navidad.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Mexico has 7 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 6 for Cuba (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Mexico offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 1 possible bridge day (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Cuba offers 5 and 1. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is January in Mexico and July in Cuba.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Mexico
Cuba is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Cuba
Mexico is working these days.