The Cuban government has declared Friday, January 3rd, and Saturday, January 4th, as public holidays in recognition of the "efforts" made by the people during the challenging year of 2024. This announcement was made on December 20th by Deputy José Amado Ricardo Guerra during the final day of the Fourth Ordinary Session of the National Assembly of People's Power (ANPP).
Deputy Ricardo Guerra emphasized that the decision acknowledges the perseverance of the Cuban people, who have faced numerous adversities throughout 2024. He praised their resilience and extraordinary dedication in fulfilling their duties despite the challenges.
The Deputy specified that the Prime Minister issued Decree Law 118 on December 19th, which officially designates January 3rd and 4th, 2025, as paid work holidays. Notably, January 3rd has previously been declared a holiday in both 2022 and 2024.
In Cuba, January 1st and 2nd have been recognized as holidays for 66 years. Within the regime's vernacular, January 1st is known as "Liberation Day," while January 2nd is referred to as "Victory Day."
During the tumultuous year of 2024, marked by significant power outages in the last quarter, the Cuban government has repeatedly implemented the suspension of non-essential work activities to alleviate the situation.
Cuban Public Holidays and Their Significance
Why did the Cuban government declare January 3rd and 4th as holidays?
The Cuban government declared these dates as holidays to honor the resilience and dedication of the Cuban people in overcoming the adversities faced in 2024.
What is the historical significance of January 1st and 2nd in Cuba?
January 1st is celebrated as "Liberation Day" and January 2nd as "Victory Day," commemorating milestones in Cuba's revolutionary history.
How did the Cuban government respond to the challenges in 2024?
In response to the challenges, particularly widespread power outages, the government suspended non-essential work activities multiple times.