Argentina Public Holidays 2026
Argentina observes 16 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Shrove Monday | Public |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday | Public |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Tourism Purposes Non-Working Day | Optional |
| Mar 24 | Tuesday | Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice | Public |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Day of the Veterans and the Fallen in the Malvinas War | Public |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Bank |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Day of the May Revolution | Public |
| Jun 15 | Monday | Anniversary of the Passing to Immortality of General Martín Miguel de Güemes | Public |
| Jun 20 | Saturday | Anniversary of the Passing to Immortality of General Manuel Belgrano | Public |
| Jul 9 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| Jul 10 | Friday | Tourism Purposes Non-Working Day | Optional |
| Aug 17 | Monday | Anniversary of the Passing to Immortality of General José de San Martín | Public |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity | Public |
| Nov 23 | Monday | Day of National Sovereignty | Public |
| Dec 7 | Monday | Tourism Purposes Non-Working Day | Optional |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception of Mary | Public |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Optional |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Optional |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 19, 2026
About public holidays in Argentina
Public holidays in Argentina are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Argentina have in 2026?
- Argentina has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Argentina?
- The next public holiday in Argentina is Anniversary of the Passing to Immortality of General José de San Martín on August 17, 2026.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Argentina?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Argentina close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.
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