Planning your year in Argentina requires knowing the official holidays and bank closure dates. This guide provides the complete Argentina bank holidays calendar, listing all national holidays, Memorial Day, and observance dates. From Independence Day and the May Revolution to religious observance periods like Ramadan and Passover, we’ve got your holiday schedule covered.
Public Holidays in Argentina: Official Dates
Argentina’s public holiday list includes fixed national day celebrations and moving optional holidays. Below are the official holidays for the next three calendar years, important for planning days off and anticipating financial institution closures.
Argentina Bank Holidays 2026
Mark your Argentina bank holidays calendar for 2026 with these confirmed dates.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 24 Mar | Tuesday | Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice |
| 2 Apr | Thursday | Malvinas Day (Day of the Veterans) |
| 3 Apr | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1 May | Friday | Labour Day / Workers’ Day |
| 25 May | Monday | May Revolution |
| 17 Jun | Wednesday | Anniversary of MartÃn Miguel de Güemes |
| 20 Jun | Saturday | Flag Day (Manuel Belgrano Memorial) |
| 9 Jul | Thursday | Independence Day |
| 17 Aug | Monday | José de San MartÃn Memorial |
| 12 Oct | Monday | Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity |
| 23 Nov | Monday | National Sovereignty Day |
| 8 Dec | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception |
| 25 Dec | Friday | Christmas Day |
Argentina Bank Holidays 2027
Plan with these projected Argentina bank holidays for 2027.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| 24 Mar | Wednesday | Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice |
| 2 Apr | Friday | Malvinas Day (Day of the Veterans) |
| 26 Mar | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1 May | Saturday | Labour Day / Workers’ Day |
| 25 May | Tuesday | May Revolution |
| 17 Jun | Thursday | Anniversary of MartÃn Miguel de Güemes |
| 20 Jun | Sunday | Flag Day (Manuel Belgrano Memorial) |
| 9 Jul | Friday | Independence Day |
| 17 Aug | Tuesday | José de San MartÃn Memorial |
| 12 Oct | Tuesday | Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity |
| 22 Nov | Monday | National Sovereignty Day |
| 8 Dec | Wednesday | Immaculate Conception |
| 25 Dec | Saturday | Christmas Day |
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Argentina Bank Holidays 2028
Here are the Argentina bank holidays for 2028.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Saturday | New Year’s Day |
| 24 Mar | Friday | Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice |
| 2 Apr | Sunday | Malvinas Day (Day of the Veterans) |
| 14 Apr | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1 May | Monday | Labour Day / Workers’ Day |
| 25 May | Thursday | May Revolution |
| 17 Jun | Saturday | Anniversary of MartÃn Miguel de Güemes |
| 20 Jun | Tuesday | Flag Day (Manuel Belgrano Memorial) |
| 9 Jul | Sunday | Independence Day |
| 17 Aug | Thursday | José de San MartÃn Memorial |
| 12 Oct | Thursday | Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity |
| 20 Nov | Monday | National Sovereignty Day |
| 8 Dec | Friday | Immaculate Conception |
| 25 Dec | Monday | Christmas Day |
Observances, Optional Holidays & Religious Dates
Beyond the official holidays, Argentina’s holiday type list includes important observances and optional holidays. These include Carnival Argentina (Feb 16-17, 2026), religious observance periods like Ramadan 2026 Argentina and Passover Argentina, and Eid al-Adha Argentina. Mother’s Day in Argentina (the third Sunday in October) and New Year’s Eve in Argentina are also widely observed. Note that dates for Islamic holiday and Jewish holiday events are often tentative dates based on moon sightings.
Are Banks Closed in Argentina?
Bank closure in Argentina is mandated on all national holiday dates listed above. Banks are also typically closed on Good Friday in Argentina. For optional holidays and observances, such as some religious observance days, banks generally remain open. Always check with your local branch for the most accurate financial institution closure information.
Monthly Argentina Holiday Calendar 2026
A calendar year overview helps with planning. Here’s a quick holiday schedule by month for 2026:
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January: New Year’s Day.
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February: Carnival Argentina (16th, 17th).
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March: Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice (24th), March Equinox (20th).
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April: Malvinas Day (2nd), Good Friday in Argentina (3rd), and the Passover in Argentina begins.
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May: Workers’ Day (1st), May Revolution (25th).
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June: Güemes Day (17th), Flag Day Argentina (20th), June Solstice (21st).
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July: Independence Day (9th).
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August: San MartÃn Day (17th).
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September: Rosh Hashanah Argentina (~12th), Yom Kippur (~21st), September Equinox (22nd).
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October: Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity (12th), Mother’s Day in Argentina (18th).
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November: National Sovereignty Day (23rd).
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December: Immaculate Conception (8th), December Solstice (21st), Christmas (25th), New Year’s Eve (31st).
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FAQs
Q1. How many public holidays are there in Argentina?
There are typically 12-13 fixed national holidays in Argentina each year, plus moving optional holidays like Good Friday and some religious observances.
Q2. Is Carnival a public holiday in Argentina?
Yes, Carnival Monday and Tuesday are national holidays in Argentina, resulting in bank closures.
Q3. When is the next long weekend in Argentina?
To find the next long weekend, check the Argentina holiday calendar 2026 above for holidays that fall on a Thursday or Tuesday, creating a fin de semana largo.
Q4. What is the Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity?
This national day, observed on October 12th, is a celebration of the country’s multicultural heritage, replacing the former Columbus Day.
Understanding Argentina’s mix of national holidays, memorial days, and observance dates is key to smooth planning. Use these Argentina bank holidays and the holiday calendar to schedule travel, business, and days off effectively.
For the most authoritative source, always refer to Argentina’s official government gazette, the BoletÃn Oficial de la República Argentina. For general historical context on each holiday, you can visit the relevant pages on Wikipedia.
