Beginning of the War of Independence in Cuba
In 2026, Beginning of the War of Independence falls on Saturday, 10 October 2026.
About Beginning of the War of Independence
Beginning of the War of Independence commemorates the Grito de Yara, which took place on October 10, 1868, when Carlos Manuel de Céspedes launched the first struggle for Cuban independence from Spain. This historic event serves as a foundational national holiday honoring the fight for liberty. It is widely observed across the country to recognize the start of the Ten Years' War.
Beginning of the War of Independence dates in Cuba
Observance dates for Beginning of the War of Independence across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 Oct 2023 | Tuesday | Beginning of the War of Independence |
| 2024 | 10 Oct 2024 | Thursday | Beginning of the War of Independence |
| 2025 | 10 Oct 2025 | Friday | Beginning of the War of Independence |
| 2026This year | 10 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Beginning of the War of Independence |
| 2027 | 10 Oct 2027 | Sunday | Beginning of the War of Independence |
| 2028 | 10 Oct 2028 | Tuesday | Beginning of the War of Independence |
| 2029 | 10 Oct 2029 | Wednesday | Beginning of the War of Independence |
| 2030 | 10 Oct 2030 | Thursday | Beginning of the War of Independence |
| 2031 | 10 Oct 2031 | Friday | Beginning of the War of Independence |
10 Oct 2023
Tuesday · Beginning of the War of Independence
10 Oct 2024
Thursday · Beginning of the War of Independence
10 Oct 2025
Friday · Beginning of the War of Independence
10 Oct 2026
Saturday · Beginning of the War of Independence
10 Oct 2027
Sunday · Beginning of the War of Independence
10 Oct 2028
Tuesday · Beginning of the War of Independence
10 Oct 2029
Wednesday · Beginning of the War of Independence
10 Oct 2030
Thursday · Beginning of the War of Independence
10 Oct 2031
Friday · Beginning of the War of Independence
