Argentina Public Holidays
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A public holiday, national holiday or legal holiday is a holiday generally established by law and is usually a non-working day during the year. This page contains public holidays sorted by years. Holiday dates may be change from time to time, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national holidays and short description of each holiday.- Argentina or officially the Argentine Republic is a federal republic in the southern half of South America
- As more than 70% of population are Catholicism, public holiday in Argentina are mostly on Catholic base
- Historic holidays are May Revolution, Independence Day, National Flag Day and death of José de San Martín.
- If holiday falls on a Wednesday, preceding Monday is holiday. If falls on Thursday, then the following Monday is a holiday
- For holiday falls on Tuesday, Monday is designated as a bridge holiday. If holiday is on Thursday, then Friday is granted as bridge holiday.
- Even though above rule can lead to additional public holidays, but most Argentinians only get around 10 vacation days a year, holidays might increase to 15 days if they worked for more than 5 years in a same company.
- Standard holiday – Which is defined as one that remains on its actual date regardless of what day of the week it occurs
- Revolving holiday – Which is celebrated on the day it occurs unless it is a weekend, then it is moved to the following Monday
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Sun | New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) - National Holiday. First day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar as well as the Julian calendar |
| 27 Feb | Mon | Carnival Monday (Carnaval) - Celebrated Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. The main events typically occur during February or early March, during the period historically known as Shrovetide |
| 28 Feb | Tue | Carnival Tuesday - Celebrated Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday |
| 24 Mar | Fri | Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice (Día Nacional de la Memoria por la Verdad y la Justicia) - Commemorating the victims of the Dirty War. It is anniversary of the coup d'état of 1976 that brought the National Reorganization Process to power |
| 2 Apr | Sun | Malvinas Day (Día de Malvinas) - Officially Day of the Veterans and Fallen of the Malvinas War. Is a tribute to Argentina's soldiers killed in the Falklands War |
| 13 Apr | Thurs | Maundy Thursday (Jueves Santo) - Commemorates Jesus Christ’s institution of the Eucharist during the Last Supper. International Catholic holiday (optional). The Thursday before Easter Sunday) |
| 14 Apr | Fri | Good Friday (Viernes Santo) - Commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. Friday before Easter Sunday |
| 1 May | Mon | Labour Day (Día del Trabajador) - Annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers. National Holiday |
| 25 May | Thurs | May Day Revolution (Día de la Revolución de Mayo) - Commemorating the May Revolution and the creation on May 25, 1810 of the Primera Junta, which is considered the first patriotic government of Argentina |
| 17 Jun | Sat | General Martin Miguel de Guemes Day (Paso a la Inmortalidad del General Martín Miguel de Güemes) - Anniversary of the death of Martín Miguel de Güemes, general of the Argentine War of Independence. Celebrated since 2016 |
| 18 Jun | Sun | Father's Day (Día del Padre) - Is a celebration honoring fathers. 3rd Sunday in June. Not a Public Holiday |
| 20 Jun | Tue | National Flag Day - Commemorates the death of Manuel Belgrano, who created the current flag. |
| 9 Jul | Sun | Independence Day (Día de la Independencia) - Independence from Spain in 1816, declared by the Congress of Tucumán |
| 10 Jul | Mon | Public Holiday - As Independence Day is on a Sunday) |
| 21 Aug | Mon | General José de San Martín Pass to Immortality (Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín) - Anniversary of the death of José de San Martín, liberator of Argentina, Chile and Peru. Third Monday in August |
| 9 Oct | Mon | Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity (Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural) - Nnniversary of the arrival of Columbus to the Americas. Columbus Day. 2nd Monday in October |
| 15 Oct | Sun | Mother's Day (Día de la Madre) - Celebration honoring the mother of the family. 3rd Sunday in October. Not a Public Holiday |
| 27 Nov | Mon | National Sovereignty Day (Día de la Soberanía Nacional) - Anniversary of the 1845 Battle of Vuelta de Obligado against the Anglo-French blockade of the Río de la Plata. 4th Monday in November |
| 8 Dec | Fri | Immaculate Conception Day (Día de la Inmaculada Concepción de María) - Christian holiday, conception of the Virgin Mary free from original sin. Also known as Virgins Day |
| 25 Dec | Mon | Christmas Day (Navidad) - Christians celebrate the birth of Christ |
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Wed | New Year's Day |
| 2 Jan | Thurs | New Year's Holiday - Public Sector only |
| 3 Mar | Mon | Lunes de Carnival - Celebrated Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday |
| 4 Mar | Tue | Lunes de Carnival - Celebrated Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday |
| 24 Mar | Mon | Truth and Justice Memorial Day - Dia de la Memoria |
| 2 Apr | Wed | Malvinas Day - Veteran' s Day |
| 17 Apr | Thurs | Maundy Thursday - International Catholic holiday (optional).The Thursday before Easter Sunday |
| 18 Apr | Fri | Good Friday - International Catholic holiday |
| 1 May | Thurs | Labor Day - International Workers Day |
| 25 May | Sun | May Day Revolution - Anniversary of the First Independent Government in Buenos Aires |
| 20 Jun | Fri | National Flag Day - Commemorates the death of Manuel Belgrano |
| 9 Jul | Wed | Independence Day - On May 25 1810 the citizens of Buenos Aires created their First Government Junta |
| 18 Aug | Mon | San Martins Day |
| 13 Oct | Mon | Day of respect for cultural diversity - Columbus Day |
| 24 Nov | Mon | Day of National Sovereignty - Fourth Monday in November |
| 8 Dec | Mon | Immaculate Conception Day - Also known as Virgins Day |
| 25 Dec | Thurs | Christmas Day |
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thurs | New Year's Day |
| 16 Feb | Mon | Carnival - Celebrated Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday |
| 17 Feb | Tue | Carnival - Celebrated Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday |
| 23 Mar | Mon | Bridge Public Holiday |
| 24 Mar | Tue | Truth and Justice Memorial Day - Dia de la Memoria |
| 2 Apr | Thurs | Malvinas Day - Veteran' s Day |
| 2 Apr | Thurs | Maundy Thursday - International Catholic holiday (optional).The Thursday before Easter Sunday |
| 3 Apr | Fri | Good Friday - International Catholic holiday |
| 1 May | Fri | Labor Day - International Workers Day |
| 25 May | Mon | May Day Revolution - Anniversary of the First Independent Government in Buenos Aires |
| 20 Jun | Sat | National Flag Day - Commemorates the death of Manuel Belgrano |
| 9 Jul | Thurs | Independence Day - On May 25 1810 the citizens of Buenos Aires created their First Government Junta |
| 17 Aug | Mon | San Martins Day |
| 12 Oct | Mon | Day of respect for cultural diversity - Columbus Day |
| 23 Nov | Mon | Day of National Sovereignty - Fourth Monday in November |
| 7 Dec | Mon | Bridge Public Holiday - Monday before Immaculate Conception Day |
| 8 Dec | Tue | Immaculate Conception Day - Also known as Virgins Day |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year's Day |
| 8 Feb | Mon | Carnival - Celebrated Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday |
| 9 Feb | Tue | Carnival - Celebrated Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday |
| 24 Mar | Thurs | Truth and Justice Memorial Day - Dia de la Memoria |
| 24 Mar | Thurs | Maundy Thursday - International Catholic holiday (optional).The Thursday before Easter Sunday |
| 25 Mar | Fri | Good Friday - International Catholic holiday |
| 2 Apr | Sat | Malvinas Day - Veteran' s Day |
| 1 May | Sun | Labor Day - International Workers Day |
| 25 May | Wed | May Day Revolution - Anniversary of the First Independent Government in Buenos Aires |
| 20 Jun | Mon | National Flag Day - Commemorates the death of Manuel Belgrano |
| 8 Jul | Fri | Public Holiday - Public holiday as Independence Day is on a Saturday |
| 9 Jul | Sat | Independence Day - On May 25 1810 the citizens of Buenos Aires created their First Government Junta |
| 15 Aug | Mon | San Martins Day |
| 10 Oct | Mon | Day of respect for cultural diversity - Columbus Day |
| 28 Nov | Mon | Day of National Sovereignty - Fourth Monday in November |
| 8 Dec | Thurs | Immaculate Conception Day - Also known as Virgins Day |
| 9 Dec | Fri | Public Holiday - Bridge holiday for Immaculate Conception Day |
| 25 Dec | Sun | Christmas Day |
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Mon | New Year's Day |
| 12 Feb | Mon | Carnival Monday (Celebrated Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday) |
| 13 Feb | Tue | Carnival Tuesday (Celebrated Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday) |
| 24 Mar | Sat | Truth and Justice Memorial Day (Dia de la Memoria) |
| 29 Mar | Thurs | Maundy Thursday (International Catholic holiday (optional). The Thursday before Easter Sunday) |
| 30 Mar | Fri | Good Friday (International Catholic holiday) |
| 2 Apr | Mon | Malvinas Day (Veteran' s Day) |
| 1 May | Tue | Labor Day (International Workers Day) |
| 25 May | Fri | May Day Revolution (Anniversary of the First Independent Government in Buenos Aires) |
| 17 Jun | Sun | Martin Miguel de Guemes Day (Celebrated since 2016) |
| 17 Jun | Sun | Father's Day (3rd Sunday in June. Not a Public Holiday) |
| 20 Jun | Wed | National Flag Day (Commemorates the death of Manuel Belgrano) |
| 9 Jul | Mon | Independence Day (Independence from Spain in 1816) |
| 20 Aug | Mon | San Martins Day (Third Monday in August) |
| 12 Oct | Fri | Day of respect for cultural diversity (Columbus Day. 2nd Monday in October) |
| 21 Oct | Sun | Mother's Day (3rd Sunday in October. Not a Public Holiday) |
| 19 Nov | Mon | Day of National Sovereignty (Fourth Monday in November) |
| 8 Dec | Sat | Immaculate Conception Day (Also known as Virgins Day) |
| 25 Dec | Tue | Christmas Day |
