Patagonia, Argentina

Public holidays

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16 public holidays observed in Argentina during 2026. 12 school breaks shape travel demand. 13 long weekend opportunities.

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Death of General Güemes

Monday, June 15, 2026

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All 2026 holidays

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January 2026

  1. Jan1

February 2026

  1. Feb16
  2. Feb17

March 2026

  1. Mar24

    Day of Memory for Truth and Justice

    Tuesday

April 2026

  1. Apr2
    Veterans Day

    Thursday

  2. Apr3

May 2026

  1. May1
  2. May25

    May Revolution Day

    Monday

June 2026

  1. Jun15

    Death of General Güemes

    Monday

  2. Jun20

    Flag Day

    Saturday · Weekend

July 2026

  1. Jul9

    Independence Day

    Thursday

August 2026

  1. Aug17

    Death of General San Martín

    Monday

October 2026

  1. Oct12

    Respect for Cultural Diversity Day

    Monday

November 2026

  1. Nov23

    National Sovereignty Day

    Monday

December 2026

  1. Dec8
  2. Dec25

Long weekend opportunities

Smart windows to maximize your time off.

New Year's Day

Jan 1 – 4

4days off
Thu1
Fri2↓ off
Sat3·
Sun4·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Carnival

Feb 14 – 17

4days off
Sat14·
Sun15·
Mon16
Tue17

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Day of Memory for Truth and Justice

Mar 21 – 24

4days off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Mon23↓ off
Tue24

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Veterans Day

Apr 2 – 5

4days off
Thu2
Fri3
Sat4·
Sun5·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Labour Day

May 1 – 3

3days off
Fri1
Sat2·
Sun3·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

May Revolution Day

May 23 – 25

3days off
Sat23·
Sun24·
Mon25

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Death of General Güemes

Jun 13 – 15

3days off
Sat13·
Sun14·
Mon15

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Independence Day

Jul 9 – 12

4days off
Thu9
Fri10↓ off
Sat11·
Sun12·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Death of General San Martín

Aug 15 – 17

3days off
Sat15·
Sun16·
Mon17

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Respect for Cultural Diversity Day

Oct 10 – 12

3days off
Sat10·
Sun11·
Mon12

Falls naturally on a weekend.

National Sovereignty Day

Nov 21 – 23

3days off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Mon23

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Immaculate Conception

Dec 5 – 8

4days off
Sat5·
Sun6·
Mon7↓ off
Tue8

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Christmas Day

Dec 25 – 27

3days off
Fri25
Sat26·
Sun27·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Plan your next long weekend

Choose a domestic or international Beevago pick for each upcoming break.

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School holidays 2026

When schools are closed — peak travel demand from families.

RegionAllSaltaBuenos Aires ProvinceBuenos Aires (CABA)San LuisEntre RíosLa RiojaSantiago del EsteroChacoSan JuanCatamarcaLa PampaMendozaMisionesFormosaNeuquénRío NegroSanta FeTucumánChubutTierra del FuegoCorrientesCórdobaJujuySanta Cruz

Breaks by region

Pick your group above to see only the relevant dates.

Salta3 breaks

Régions

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Mar 1 · 72 days

Jul13

Winter Holidays

Jul 13–24 · 12 days

Dec19

Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Mar 1 · 73 days

Buenos Aires Province3 breaks

Régions

Brittany · Centre-Val de Loire · Grand Est · Hauts-de-France · Normandy · Pays de la Loire · Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur

Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Mar 1 · 72 days

Jul20

Winter Holidays

Jul 20–31 · 12 days

Dec23

Summer Holidays

Dec 23 – Mar 1 · 69 days

Buenos Aires (CABA)3 breaks

Régions

Île-de-France · Occitanie

Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Feb 24 · 67 days

Jul20

Winter Holidays

Jul 20–31 · 12 days

Dec19

Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Mar 1 · 73 days

San Luis3 breaks
Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Feb 22 · 65 days

Jul6

Winter Holidays

Jul 6–17 · 12 days

Dec19

Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Mar 1 · 73 days

Entre Ríos3 breaks
Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Mar 1 · 72 days

Jul6

Winter Holidays

Jul 6–17 · 12 days

Dec19

Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Mar 1 · 73 days

La Rioja3 breaks
Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Mar 1 · 72 days

Jul13

Winter Holidays

Jul 13–24 · 12 days

Dec19

Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Mar 1 · 73 days

Santiago del Estero3 breaks
Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Feb 17 · 60 days

Jul20

Winter Holidays

Jul 20–31 · 12 days

Dec19

Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Mar 1 · 73 days

Chaco3 breaks
Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Mar 1 · 72 days

Jul20

Winter Holidays

Jul 20–31 · 12 days

Dec19

Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Mar 1 · 73 days

San Juan3 breaks
Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Mar 1 · 72 days

Jul6

Winter Holidays

Jul 6–17 · 12 days

Dec19

Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Mar 1 · 73 days

Catamarca3 breaks
Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Mar 1 · 72 days

Jul13

Winter Holidays

Jul 13–24 · 12 days

Dec19

Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Mar 1 · 73 days

La Pampa3 breaks
Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Mar 1 · 72 days

Jul13

Winter Holidays

Jul 13–24 · 12 days

Dec24

Summer Holidays

Dec 24 – Mar 1 · 68 days

Mendoza3 breaks
Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Feb 24 · 67 days

Jul6

Winter Holidays

Jul 6–17 · 12 days

Dec23

Summer Holidays

Dec 23 – Mar 1 · 69 days

Misiones3 breaks
Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Mar 1 · 72 days

Jul13

Winter Holidays

Jul 13–24 · 12 days

Dec19

Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Mar 1 · 73 days

Formosa3 breaks
Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Mar 1 · 72 days

Jul13

Winter Holidays

Jul 13–24 · 12 days

Dec18

Summer Holidays

Dec 18 – Mar 1 · 74 days

Neuquén3 breaks
Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Feb 24 · 67 days

Jul13

Winter Holidays

Jul 13–24 · 12 days

Dec19

Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Mar 1 · 73 days

Río Negro3 breaks
Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Mar 1 · 72 days

Jul13

Winter Holidays

Jul 13–24 · 12 days

Dec19

Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Mar 1 · 73 days

Santa Fe3 breaks
Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Mar 1 · 72 days

Jul6

Winter Holidays

Jul 6–17 · 12 days

Dec19

Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Mar 1 · 73 days

Tucumán3 breaks
Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Mar 1 · 72 days

Jul13

Winter Holidays

Jul 13–24 · 12 days

Dec19

Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Mar 1 · 73 days

Chubut3 breaks
Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Feb 22 · 65 days

Jul13

Winter Holidays

Jul 13–24 · 12 days

Dec19

Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Mar 1 · 73 days

Tierra del Fuego3 breaks
Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Feb 23 · 66 days

Jul13

Winter Holidays

Jul 13–24 · 12 days

Dec19

Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Mar 1 · 73 days

Corrientes3 breaks
Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Mar 1 · 72 days

Jul13

Winter Holidays

Jul 13–24 · 12 days

Dec19

Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Mar 1 · 73 days

Córdoba3 breaks
Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Mar 1 · 72 days

Jul6

Winter Holidays

Jul 6–17 · 12 days

Dec19

Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Mar 1 · 73 days

Jujuy3 breaks
Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Feb 22 · 65 days

Jul13

Winter Holidays

Jul 13–24 · 12 days

Dec19

Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Mar 1 · 73 days

Santa Cruz3 breaks
Dec20

Summer Holidays

Dec 20 – Feb 24 · 67 days

Jul13

Winter Holidays

Jul 13–24 · 12 days

Dec19

Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Mar 1 · 73 days

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Important public holiday information · Argentina

General information

  • Four holidays are 'trasladables' (moveable) — shifted to the nearest Monday by annual presidential decree under Law 27,399: General Güemes Day (June 17), General San Martín Day (August 17), Respect for Cultural Diversity Day (October 12), and National Sovereignty Day (November 20).
  • Argentina's labour unions occasionally call 'paros' (general strikes) which result in additional non-working days. These are not official public holidays and are not listed here.

Frequently asked questions

What are the public holidays in Argentina in 2026?
Argentina observes 16 public holidays in 2026, including New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), Carnival Monday (February 16, 2026), Carnival Tuesday (February 17, 2026), Day of Memory for Truth and Justice (March 24, 2026), Veterans Day (April 2, 2026). See the full list above for exact dates.
How many public holidays does Argentina have in 2026?
Argentina observes 16 national public holidays in 2026. Some regions may add additional regional holidays on top.
When is New Year's Day in Argentina 2026?
New Year's Day in Argentina falls on January 1, 2026.
When is Carnival Monday in Argentina 2026?
Carnival Monday in Argentina falls on February 16, 2026.
When is Carnival Tuesday in Argentina 2026?
Carnival Tuesday in Argentina falls on February 17, 2026.
When is Day of Memory for Truth and Justice in Argentina 2026?
Day of Memory for Truth and Justice in Argentina falls on March 24, 2026.
When is Veterans Day in Argentina 2026?
Veterans Day in Argentina falls on April 2, 2026.
When is Good Friday in Argentina 2026?
Good Friday in Argentina falls on April 3, 2026.
When is Labour Day in Argentina 2026?
Labour Day in Argentina falls on May 1, 2026.
When is May Revolution Day in Argentina 2026?
May Revolution Day in Argentina falls on May 25, 2026.
When is Death of General Güemes in Argentina 2026?
Death of General Güemes in Argentina falls on June 15, 2026.
When is Flag Day in Argentina 2026?
Flag Day in Argentina falls on June 20, 2026.
When is Independence Day in Argentina 2026?
Independence Day in Argentina falls on July 9, 2026.
When is Death of General San Martín in Argentina 2026?
Death of General San Martín in Argentina falls on August 17, 2026.
When is Respect for Cultural Diversity Day in Argentina 2026?
Respect for Cultural Diversity Day in Argentina falls on October 12, 2026.
When is National Sovereignty Day in Argentina 2026?
National Sovereignty Day in Argentina falls on November 23, 2026.
When is Immaculate Conception in Argentina 2026?
Immaculate Conception in Argentina falls on December 8, 2026.
When is Christmas Day in Argentina 2026?
Christmas Day in Argentina falls on December 25, 2026.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Argentina?
Most public holidays in Argentina are observed only on the exact date. Some countries grant a substitute weekday off when a holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday — check the notes for each holiday above.
Are banks closed on public holidays in Argentina?
Yes — most banks, public administration offices, and the stock exchange close on national public holidays. Some retail and tourism businesses stay open.
What is a "bridge day"?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend (e.g. a Friday after a Thursday holiday). Many people take this day off to extend the long weekend without using extra vacation.
Are these dates official for Argentina?
Dates are sourced from official government publications and the relevant ministries. Always confirm regional and local observances closer to your travel date — especially for substitute holidays and bank-only days.