New Year's Day
Jan 1 â 4
4days off
Thu1â
Fri2â off
Sat3·
Sun4·
Take 1 day off â 4-day weekend
Long weekends
Long Weekends in Santiago del Estero, Argentina 2026
8Long weekends
4Bridge days
40Total days off
4Vacation days to take
Take 4 vacation days this year and enjoy 40 days off in total.
Carnival
Feb 14 â 17
4days off
Sat14·
Sun15·
Mon16â
Tue17â off
4-day holiday period.
Day of Memory for Truth and Justice
Mar 21 â 24
4days off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Mon23â off
Tue24â
Take 1 day off â 4-day weekend
Veterans Day
Apr 2 â 5
4days off
Thu2â
Fri3â off
Sat4·
Sun5·
Take 1 day off â 4-day weekend
Easter
Apr 3 â 5
3days off
Fri3â
Sat4·
Sun5·
3-day holiday period.
Labour Day
May 1 â 3
3days off
Fri1â
Sat2·
Sun3·
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
May Revolution Day
May 23 â 25
3days off
Sat23·
Sun24·
Mon25â
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Death of General GĂŒemes
Jun 13 â 15
3days off
Sat13·
Sun14·
Mon15â
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Independence Day
Jul 9 â 12
4days off
Thu9â
Fri10â off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Take 1 day off â 4-day weekend
Death of General San MartĂn
Aug 15 â 17
3days off
Sat15·
Sun16·
Mon17â
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Respect for Cultural Diversity Day
Oct 10 â 12
3days off
Sat10·
Sun11·
Mon12â
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
National Sovereignty Day
Nov 21 â 23
3days off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Mon23â
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Immaculate Conception
Dec 5 â 8
4days off
Sat5·
Sun6·
Mon7â off
Tue8â
Take 1 day off â 4-day weekend
Christmas Day
Dec 25 â 27
3days off
Fri25â
Sat26·
Sun27·
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a long weekend in Argentina?
A long weekend in Argentina occurs when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking that one day off creates a stretch of 4 or more consecutive days off. For example, if a holiday falls on Thursday, taking Friday off gives you a 4-day weekend.
How many long weekend opportunities are there in Argentina in 2026?
In 2026, Argentina has 12 vacation extension opportunities â a combination of natural long weekends and bridge days.
When are the best long weekends to travel in Argentina in 2026?
The best long weekends for travel in Argentina depend on the season and your destination. Spring and autumn bridge days often offer the best mix of good weather and fewer crowds.