Argentina Holidays

Holidays in Argentina

Argentina has a lot of holidays in comparison to the USA, Canada, and many European countries. On some holidays, attractions like museums may be closed, but there are often interesting celebrations to see instead.

Summer (December – February)

• Immaculate Conception Day – December 8
• Christmas – December 25
• New Year’s Day – January 1
• Carnival  – 48 days before Easter (Feb 15, 2021 – Feb 28, 2022 – Feb 20, 2023)

Autumn (March – May)

• Remembrance Day for Truth and Justice – March 24
• Veterans and fallen of the Falklands War Day – April 2
• Holy Thursday – Thursday before Easter (2021 – Apr 1; 2022 – Apr 14; 2023 – April 6)
• Good Friday – Friday before Easter (2021 – Apr 2; 2022 – Apr 15; 2023 – April 7)
• Labor Day – May 1
• May Revolution – May 25

Winter (June – August)

• General Martín Miguel de Güemes Day – June 17
• General Belgrano Day – June 20
• Independence Day – July 9
• General José de San Martín Day – August 17

Spring (September – November)

• Cultural Diversity Day – October 12
• National Sovereignty Day – November 20

*If the dates in italics fall on a Tuesday or Wednesday, the holiday will be on the preceding Monday. If they fall on a Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday, the holiday will be on the following Monday.