| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-02-16 | Carnival Monday | National |
| 2026-02-17 | Carnival Tuesday | National |
| 2026-03-23 | Bridge Public Holiday before National Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice | Substitute |
| 2026-03-24 | National Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice | National |
| 2026-04-02 | Maundy Thursday; Veteran's Day and the Fallen in the Malvinas War | National |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | National |
| 2026-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2026-05-25 | May Revolution Day | National |
| 2026-06-15 | Pass to the Immortality of General Don Martín Miguel de Güemes | National |
| 2026-06-20 | Pass to the Immortality of General Don Manuel Belgrano | National |
| 2026-07-09 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-07-10 | Bridge Public Holiday after Independence Day | Substitute |
| 2026-08-17 | Pass to the Immortality of General Don José de San Martín | National |
| 2026-10-12 | Respect for Cultural Diversity Day | National |
| 2026-11-23 | National Sovereignty Day | National |
| 2026-12-07 | Bridge Public Holiday before Immaculate Conception | Substitute |
| 2026-12-08 | Immaculate Conception | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Argentina have in 2026?
Argentina has 19 public holidays in 2026: 16 national holidays, 3 substitute days. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 25 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in September. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Argentina's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Argentina 2026
Argentina's public holidays create 12 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Sat 14 - Tue 17 February: Carnival Monday (4-day weekend, Saturday 14 February to Tuesday 17 February).
- Sat 21 - Tue 24 March: Bridge Public Holiday before National Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice (4-day weekend, Saturday 21 March to Tuesday 24 March).
- Thu 2 - Sun 5 April: Maundy Thursday; Veteran's Day and the Fallen in the Malvinas War (4-day weekend, Thursday 2 April to Sunday 5 April).
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May: Labor Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May).
- Sat 23 - Mon 25 May: May Revolution Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 23 May to Monday 25 May).
- Sat 13 - Mon 15 June: Pass to the Immortality of General Don Martín Miguel de Güemes (3-day weekend, Saturday 13 June to Monday 15 June).
- Thu 9 - Sun 12 July: Independence Day (4-day weekend, Thursday 9 July to Sunday 12 July).
- Sat 15 - Mon 17 August: Pass to the Immortality of General Don José de San Martín (3-day weekend, Saturday 15 August to Monday 17 August).
- Sat 10 - Mon 12 October: Respect for Cultural Diversity Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 10 October to Monday 12 October).
- Sat 21 - Mon 23 November: National Sovereignty Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 21 November to Monday 23 November).
- Sat 5 - Tue 8 December: Bridge Public Holiday before Immaculate Conception (4-day weekend, Saturday 5 December to Tuesday 8 December).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 December: Christmas Day (3-day weekend, Friday 25 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Argentina 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
- 23 March 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for Bridge Public Holiday before National Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice, which falls on a weekend.
- 10 July 2026 (Friday) - given as the day off for Bridge Public Holiday after Independence Day, which falls on a weekend.
- 7 December 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for Bridge Public Holiday before Immaculate Conception, which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across South America for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Argentina: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Argentina in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2026 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Argentina.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Argentina (2026)
Our Argentina public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the anniversary of a nation's formal separation from another state, or of the founding moment of its sovereignty. Because it commemorates a specific historical event, the date differs from country to country and the name often includes the year. Typical observances include flag raising, military parades, speeches by heads of state, and public concerts. It is frequently the most prominent national holiday on the calendar.
Immaculate Conception
The Immaculate Conception on 8 December is the Catholic feast celebrating the belief that the Virgin Mary was conceived free from original sin. It is a public holiday in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Malta, Argentina, Chile and several other countries, and a holy day of obligation for Catholics worldwide. Note that it concerns the conception of Mary rather than the conception of Jesus, a point frequently misunderstood.