Public holidays in Argentina


The following are the National public holidays and other observances of Argentina.
Though holidays of many faiths are respected, public holidays usually include most Catholic based holidays. Historic holidays include the celebration of the May Revolution, Independence Day, National Flag Day and the death of José de San Martín.
The extended family gathers on Christmas Eve at around 9 p.m. for dinner, music, and often dancing. Candies are served just before midnight, when the fireworks begin. They also open gifts from Papá Noel. New Year's Day is also marked with fireworks. Other widely observed holidays include Good Friday, Easter, Labor Day and Veterans Day.

Public holidays in 2019

The "movable holidays" whose dates coincide with Tuesdays and Wednesdays will be moved to the previous Monday. Those that coincide with Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be moved to the following Monday.
DayEnglish nameSpanish nameTypeNotes
January 1New Year's DayAño NuevoImmovableBeginning of a new year.
Day 48 and 47 before EasterCarnival Monday and TuesdayCarnavalImmovableDates vary with Easter
March 24Day of Remembrance for Truth and JusticeDía Nacional de la Memoria por la Verdad y la JusticiaImmovableAnniversary of the coup d'état that started the 1976–1983 National Reorganization Process.
April 2Day of the Veterans and Fallen of the Falklands WarDía del Veterano y de los Caídos en la Guerra de MalvinasImmovableTribute to the fallen in, and the veterans of, the 1982 Falklands War.
April 14Good FridayViernes SantoImmovableChristian holiday, date according to lunar calendar.
May 1Labour DayDía del TrabajadorImmovableInternational holiday.
May 25May RevolutionDía de la Revolución de MayoImmovableAnniversary of the May Revolution in 1810, creation of the First National Government.
June 17Anniversary of the Passing of General Martín Miguel de GüemesPaso a la Inmortalidad del General Martín Miguel de GüemesMovableAnniversary of the death of Martín Miguel de Güemes, general of the Argentine War of Independence.
June 20General Manuel Belgrano Memorial DayPaso a la Inmortalidad del General Manuel BelgranoImmovableAnniversary of the death of Manuel Belgrano, creator of the Flag of Argentina.
July 9Independence DayDía de la IndependenciaImmovableAnniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 1816.
August 20
General José de San Martín Memorial DayPaso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San MartínMovableAnniversary of the death of José de San Martín, liberator of Argentina, Chile and Peru.
October 14
Day of Respect for Cultural DiversityDía del Respeto a la Diversidad CulturalMovableFormer "Día de la raza", anniversary of the arrival of Columbus to the Americas.
November 20National Sovereignty DayDía de la Soberanía NacionalMovableAnniversary of the 1845 Battle of Vuelta de Obligado against the Anglo-French blockade of the Río de la Plata.
December 8Immaculate Conception DayDía de la Inmaculada Concepción de MaríaImmovableChristian holiday, conception of the Virgin Mary free from original sin.
December 25ChristmasNavidadImmovableChristian holiday, Nativity of Jesus.

Non working days

The following are federal non-working national or religious holidays, during which people of the following faiths are excused from work:
DayEnglish nameSpanish nameReligionNotes
April 11, 12, 17 and 18PassoverPésajJudaismPesach. First two days and last two days. Date according to lunar calendar.
April 13Holy ThursdayJueves SantoCatholicismDate according to lunar calendar.
April 24Day of Action for Tolerance and Respect among PeoplesDía de Acción por la Tolerancia y el Respeto entre los PueblosArmeniansCommemoration of the Armenian genocide.
June 25Festival of Breaking of the Fast of the Holy Month of RamadanFiesta de la Ruptura del Ayuno del Sagrado Mes de RamadánIslamEid al-Fitr. Date according to lunar calendar.
September 1Festival of SacrificeFiesta del SacrificioIslamEid al-Adha. Date according to lunar calendar.
September 21 and 22Jewish New YearAño Nuevo JudíoJudaismRosh Hashanah. Date according to lunar calendar.
September 30Day of AtonementDía del PerdónJudaismYom Kippur. Date according to lunar calendar.
October 2Islamic New YearAño Nuevo IslámicoIslamDate according to lunar calendar.

Bicentennial Holidays

As part of the celebration of the Independence Day Bicentennial, the following extraordinary and one-time holidays were arranged: