Argentina Public Holidays 2025
Argentina has 16 public holidays and 4 observances in 2025. Explore the full holiday calendar below.
All Holidays
| Date | Day | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Wed | New Year's Day | public |
| 3 Mar | Mon | Shrove Monday | public |
| 4 Mar | Tue | Shrove Tuesday | public |
| 24 Mar | Mon | Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice | public |
| 2 Apr | Wed | Day of the Veterans and the Fallen in the Malvinas War | public |
| 17 Apr | Thu | Maundy Thursday | bank |
| 18 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | public |
| 1 May | Thu | Labour Day | public |
| 25 May | Sun | Day of the First National Government | public |
| 16 Jun | Mon | Anniversary of the Passing to Immortality of General Martín Miguel de Güemes | public |
| 20 Jun | Fri | National Flag Day | public |
| 9 Jul | Wed | Independence Day | public |
| 17 Aug | Sun | Anniversary of the Passing to Immortality of General José de San Martín | public |
| 12 Oct | Sun | Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity | public |
| 21 Nov | Fri | Bridge Day | bank |
| 24 Nov | Mon | Day of National Sovereignty | public |
| 8 Dec | Mon | Immaculate Conception | public |
| 24 Dec | Wed | Christmas Eve | optional |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day | public |
| 31 Dec | Wed | New Year's Eve | optional |
About Argentina's Holidays
Argentina has many important holidays that mix history, religion, and family. National holidays honor big events like independence and the 1810 revolution. Civic remembrance days mark painful events from the past and wars. These days are often shown with flags and ceremonies.
Religious holidays like Christmas and Easter are widely observed and bring family gatherings and meals. Cultural celebrations include Carnival and Folk festivals. Workers get a day off on Labor Day. Many holidays create long weekends called feriados, which people use for travel, rest, or visiting family.
Public holidays apply across the country. Provinces can add local patron saint days and regional fiestas that reflect local traditions and food.
Holiday Traditions
In Argentina people celebrate holidays with big family meals and warm company. Families often share asado grilled meats, empanadas and sweet treats. Mate tea is passed around while stories and laughter fill the table.
Public celebrations happen in plazas and streets with music and dancing. Tango shows, folk bands and colorful parades bring communities together. Flags, speeches and small ceremonies honor history, and fireworks light the sky at night.
Many holidays mix quiet family time with lively public events. People wear traditional clothes for some festivities and sing songs. Soccer fans also turn holidays into noisy street parties after big wins.
Travel Tips
Travelers should know Argentina is busiest during December and January holiday season. Many government offices and banks close on public holidays and Sundays. Small shops and services may close midday or for multiple days around big holidays.
Transportation sees crowds and higher prices. Flights fill up and long distance buses get booked early. Local buses and trains run but may have reduced schedules on holidays. Allow extra travel time for taxis and transfers.
Tourist sites become crowded during Christmas New Year and Carnival periods. Reserve tours and entrances ahead. Expect heat in summer and peak hotel rates.
Bring cash because some ATMs or banks may be closed. Book flights and lodging early and confirm opening hours before visiting.