Argentina public holidays 2026
In 2026, Argentina has 16 public holidays – 15 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.
Public holidays Argentina 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country. |
| 02/16/2026 | Monday | Shrove Monday |
| 02/17/2026 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday |
| 03/24/2026 | Tuesday | Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice |
| 04/02/2026 | Thursday | Day of the Veterans and the Fallen in the Malvinas War |
| 04/03/2026 | Friday | Good FridayCommemorates the crucifixion of Jesus; a quiet day in many countries. |
| 05/01/2026 | Friday | Labour DayInternational Workers’ Day, celebrating the labour movement. |
| 05/25/2026 | Monday | Day of the May Revolution |
| 06/15/2026 | Monday | Anniversary of the Passing to Immortality of General Martín Miguel de Güemes |
| 06/20/2026 | Saturday | Anniversary of the Passing to Immortality of General Manuel Belgrano |
| 07/09/2026 | Thursday | Independence DayThe country’s Independence Day. |
| 08/17/2026 | Monday | Anniversary of the Passing to Immortality of General José de San Martín |
| 10/12/2026 | Monday | Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity |
| 11/23/2026 | Monday | Day of National Sovereignty |
| 12/08/2026 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception of Mary |
| 12/25/2026 | Friday | Christmas DayCelebration of the birth of Jesus. |
Long weekends 2026: more days off with less leave
Make the most of your vacation days in Argentina in 2026 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:
| Period | Holiday | Leave days | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01 – 01/04/2026 | New Year's Day | 1 | 4 |
| 02/14 – 02/22/2026 | Shrove Monday | 3 | 9 |
| 03/21 – 03/24/2026 | Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice | 1 | 4 |
| 03/28 – 04/05/2026 | Day of the Veterans and the Fallen in the Malvinas War | 3 | 9 |
| 04/25 – 05/03/2026 | Labour Day | 4 | 9 |
| 05/23 – 05/31/2026 | Day of the May Revolution | 4 | 9 |
| 06/13 – 06/21/2026 | Anniversary of the Passing to Immortality of General Martín Miguel de Güemes | 4 | 9 |
| 07/09 – 07/12/2026 | Independence Day | 1 | 4 |
| 08/15 – 08/23/2026 | Anniversary of the Passing to Immortality of General José de San Martín | 4 | 9 |
| 10/10 – 10/18/2026 | Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity | 4 | 9 |
| 11/21 – 11/29/2026 | Day of National Sovereignty | 4 | 9 |
| 12/05 – 12/08/2026 | Immaculate Conception of Mary | 1 | 4 |
| 12/19 – 12/27/2026 | Christmas Day | 4 | 9 |
Argentina 2026 in numbers
- Public holidays
- 16
- on weekdays
- 15
- on weekends
- 1
- Weekday holidays 2025
- 13
- Working days (Argentina)
- 246
Partial or optional days off
| 03/23/2026 | Monday | Tourism Purposes Non-Working Day |
| 04/02/2026 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| 07/10/2026 | Friday | Tourism Purposes Non-Working Day |
| 12/07/2026 | Monday | Tourism Purposes Non-Working Day |
| 12/24/2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| 12/31/2026 | Thursday | New Year's Eve |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Argentina have in 2026?
Argentina has 16 public holidays in 2026. 15 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Argentina?
The first public holiday of 2026 in Argentina is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
When are the best long weekends in Argentina in 2026?
We found 13 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is January 1, 2026 – January 4, 2026.
Are there more weekday holidays in 2026 than in 2025?
In 2026, 15 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 13 in 2025.
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