2024–2026 Cuba blackouts
Power outage on the night of 4 December 2024 | |
| Date | 2024 blackouts: 8–13 February 2024 17–19 March 2024 5–6 October 2024 18–24 October 2024 4–5 December 2024 2025 blackouts: 3 March 2026–ongoing |
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| Location | Cuba (nationwide) |
| Type | Total and partial power outages |
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| Outcome | Cuban government-imposed energy-saving measures |
A series of interruptions to the nationwide electrical service of Cuba occurred during the months of February, March, October and December 2024. The blackouts began in February 2024 with power outages that affected nearly half of the country. In March, further blackouts caused widespread protests. On 5–6 October, a third of the country experienced outages. From 18 to 22 October 2024, a total nationwide blackout occurred due to the failure of the Antonio Guiteras Power Plant. During the October shutdowns, the Cuban government announced energy-saving measures. The blackouts were the most severe living crisis that the country has experienced since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. Blackouts continued in the latter half of 2025 from mechanical failures, severe weather, and continuing fuel and spare part shortages.