Argentina takes its feriados seriously. National holidays shut banks and government offices, empty the cities as locals head for the coast and mountains, and push up bus, flight and hotel prices. For travelers the calendar matters as much as the weather. This guide lists every national holiday for 2026 and 2027, explains what actually closes, and flags the long weekends worth planning around. For the wider picture, pair it with our best time to visit Argentina guide.
How Argentine Holidays Work
There are three types of day off, and the difference affects you:
- Feriados inamovibles are fixed dates such as 1 January, 25 May and 25 December. They never move.
- Feriados trasladables (movable) are shifted to a Monday under the national holiday law. If the date falls on a Tuesday or Wednesday it moves to the previous Monday; if it falls on a Thursday or Friday it moves to the following Monday. Examples are the Güemes, San MartÃn, Diversity and Sovereignty days.
- Dias no laborables con fines turisticos are government-declared bridge days that create four-day weekends. Public offices and most banks close. Private employers may choose to open, so some shops and restaurants stay open, but you should treat them as holidays for planning.
2026 Public Holidays: Full List
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 16-17 February | Monday-Tuesday | Carnival |
| 23 March | Monday | Bridge day (no laborable) |
| 24 March | Tuesday | Day of Memory for Truth and Justice |
| 2 April | Thursday | Malvinas Veterans Day (also Holy Thursday) |
| 3 April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1 May | Friday | Labour Day |
| 25 May | Monday | May Revolution Day |
| 15 June | Monday | Güemes Day (moved from 17 June) |
| 20 June | Saturday | Flag Day (Belgrano) |
| 9 July | Thursday | Independence Day |
| 10 July | Friday | Bridge day (no laborable) |
| 17 August | Monday | San MartÃn Day |
| 12 October | Monday | Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity |
| 9 November | Monday | One-off national holiday for the Pope’s visit |
| 23 November | Monday | National Sovereignty Day (moved from 20 November) |
| 7 December | Monday | Bridge day (no laborable) |
| 8 December | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception |
| 25 December | Friday | Christmas Day |
The three 2026 bridge days (23 March, 10 July, 7 December) were set by the Cabinet Office in Resolution 164/2025. The 9 November holiday comes from Decree 1103/2026, which also gives 10 November off in the City of Buenos Aires and Córdoba province, and 11 November in Buenos Aires province. The Pope’s schedule can change, so confirm before building plans around it.
2027 Public Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| 8-9 February | Monday-Tuesday | Carnival |
| 24 March | Wednesday | Day of Memory |
| 26 March | Friday | Good Friday (Easter is 28 March) |
| 2 April | Friday | Malvinas Veterans Day |
| 1 May | Saturday | Labour Day |
| 25 May | Tuesday | May Revolution Day |
| 17 June | Thursday | Güemes Day (may move to Monday 21 June) |
| 20 June | Sunday | Flag Day |
| 9 July | Friday | Independence Day |
| 17 August | Tuesday | San MartÃn Day (may move to Monday 16 August) |
| 12 October | Tuesday | Cultural Diversity Day (may move to Monday 11 October) |
| 20 November | Saturday | National Sovereignty Day |
| 8 December | Wednesday | Immaculate Conception |
| 25 December | Saturday | Christmas Day |
As of October 2026 the government has not published the 2027 bridge days or confirmed the movable dates, and sources disagree on Güemes and San MartÃn. Holy Thursday, 25 March 2027, is a non-working day for many employers. Check the BoletÃn Oficial before booking non-refundable travel around a movable date.
Moveable Dates: Carnival and Easter
Carnival falls 48 and 47 days before Easter, so it shifts every year. In 2026 Easter is 5 April, putting Carnival on 16-17 February and Good Friday on 3 April. In 2027 Easter is 28 March, so Carnival is 8-9 February and Good Friday is 26 March. Easter Sunday and Monday are not holidays, but Holy Week is a busy travel period, especially for domestic trips.
What Closes on a Holiday
- Banks and exchange houses: closed on national holidays and usually on bridge days. ATMs work but empty out; cash limits are low, so withdraw before the weekend. See our Argentina currency guide.
- Government offices, post offices and notaries: closed.
- Supermarkets and shops: large chains often open with reduced hours, but they close fully on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. Small independent shops and many pharmacies on rotation may close.
- Restaurants and cafes: most stay open in tourist areas. Expect Sunday-style service and book ahead for dinner.
- Museums and attractions: most open on movable holidays, often free or crowded. Many close on 1 January, 1 May, 25 December and Good Friday.
- Public transport: city buses, the Subte and trains run on a Sunday timetable. Long-distance coaches and flights run but sell out.
Most Disruptive Holidays for Travelers
- Carnival (February): a four-day weekend with heavy travel to the coast, the northwest and Gualeguaychú. Book transport and rooms weeks ahead.
- Semana Santa and the 24 March-2 April cluster: in 2026 the 23 March bridge day, 24 March, Malvinas Day and Good Friday make two overlapping long weekends.
- July winter break and 9-10 July: the 2026 bridge day creates a four-day weekend during school holidays, when Bariloche ski areas fill up. See Argentina in July.
- December 7-8 and Christmas/New Year: peak domestic season, and flight and bus prices climb sharply.
- 12 October and 20 November weekends: shorter breaks but still crowded in Mendoza, Salta and the Patagonian lakes.
Planning Tips
- Reserve intercity buses, flights and hotels early for any long weekend. Our getting around Argentina guide covers options, and you can compare bus and train prices on Omio.
- Use holiday weekends to your advantage in cities: Buenos Aires empties out, so museums, cafes and streets are calmer. Book a Buenos Aires city tour in advance, since guides run as normal.
- Carry cash for small purchases and tips, and keep a day of buffer before an international flight leaving over a long weekend.
- Check local holidays too, such as provincial saints’ days and anniversaries. Our events and festivals guide covers the big regional celebrations, and the Buenos Aires guide lists neighbourhood plans.
Dates are accurate as of October 2026. The government can add or move bridge days by decree, so check the official bulletin shortly before you travel.