Cuba country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (ZH)
📍 Cuba
Theme Independence Day 2027
Cuba is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Havana, the national observance is Independence Day on 20 May, and the national colours are red and blue. The Republic of Cuba was inaugurated on 20 May 1902. 1 January is a separate holiday for the 1959 revolution.
Capital and region (ZH)
Havana is the capital. Cuba sits in the American time region, on the America/Havana clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Thursday, 20 May 2027. The Republic of Cuba was inaugurated on 20 May 1902. 1 January is a separate holiday for the 1959 revolution. Locally it is called Día de la Independencia. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are red and blue. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Cuba?
The capital is Havana.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Thursday, 20 May 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and blue.
What does the national day mark?
The Republic of Cuba was inaugurated on 20 May 1902. 1 January is a separate holiday for the 1959 revolution.
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