Argentina Public Holidays 2026
Argentina observes 16 national public holidays in 2026. The year opens with Año Nuevo on January 1, 2026 and closes with Navidad on December 25, 2026. Around 1 coincide with the weekend, so plan long weekends around the rest.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Año Nuevo | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Carnaval | February 16, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Carnaval | February 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Día Nacional de la Memoria por la Verdad y la Justicia | March 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Día del Veterano y de los Caídos en la Guerra de Malvinas | April 2, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Viernes Santo | April 3, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Día del Trabajador | May 1, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Día de la Revolución de Mayo | May 25, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Paso a la Inmortalidad del General Don Martín Miguel de Güemes | June 15, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Paso a la Inmortalidad del General D. Manuel Belgrano | June 20, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Día de la Independencia | July 9, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín | August 17, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural | October 12, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Día de la Soberanía Nacional | November 23, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Inmaculada Concepción de María | December 8, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Navidad | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
Expect the most closures around February (2 holidays), so schedule deliveries and appointments with that in mind. The table below lists every Argentina public holiday for 2026 with its exact date and the weekday it falls on, so you can see the long weekends at a glance. Regional and local observances are excluded, so what you see are the holidays recognised across Argentina.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Argentina have in 2026?
Argentina has 16 national public holidays in 2026. The first is Año Nuevo on January 1, 2026 and the last is Navidad on December 25, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Argentina?
The first public holiday of 2026 is Año Nuevo, which falls on January 1, 2026, a Thursday.
What is the last public holiday of 2026 in Argentina?
The final national public holiday of 2026 is Navidad on December 25, 2026, a Friday.
Are regional holidays included for Argentina?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Argentina are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for Argentina
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Argentina public holiday calendar across years: