Festivals

Havana International Jazz Festival

Season or date: January

Latin America's premier jazz celebration gathering top musicians worldwide.

Carnival of Santiago

Season or date: Late July

Caribbean's largest carnival with Afro-Cuban conga groups parading through streets.

Fiesta del Fuego

Season or date: December

Fire festival in Remedios. Famous for grand fireworks and float battles.

Havana Film Festival

Season or date: Early December

International film festival showcasing latest Latin American cinema.

Cigar Festival

Season or date: February

International cigar trade fair coveted by aficionados. Premium Havana cigar tastings held.

Public holidays

  • Liberation Day (Jan 1)
  • Labour Day (May 1)
  • Revolution Day (July 26)
  • Independence War Start (Oct 10)
  • Christmas (Dec 25)