New Year's Eve 2025
Date: December 31, 2025 (Wednesday)
Country: Argentina Public Holidays
Description
New Year Eve in Argentina is the night when people say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one. Families and friends gather to celebrate with food, music and happy noise.
It takes place on the night of December 31 and continues past midnight into January 1. Parties start very late and many people stay up until the first hours of the new year.
People watch fireworks, toast with champagne and hug or kiss at midnight. Big dinners, dancing and street celebrations are common in cities like Buenos Aires.
The night is important because it brings hope and new beginnings. Many Argentines follow small traditions for luck, like eating lentils or wearing a favorite color.
Traditions
New Year Eve in Argentina is usually a loud happy night with family and friends. People have big dinners with asado barbecues, pasta and panettone. At midnight they hug, kiss and wish each other good luck.
Many people follow small rituals for luck. Some eat twelve grapes, one for each month while making a wish. Others wear yellow underwear or carry a small suitcase to invite travel. Families sometimes burn a muñeco doll to say goodbye to the old year.
City celebrations have big fireworks and street parties. Coastal towns and Buenos Aires host large public events with music and dancing. In smaller towns the night stays more family centered but still cheerful and noisy.
Travel Tips
Expect many shops and banks closed and public transport on reduced schedules. Cities fill with fireworks, street parties and late night crowds. Airports and long distance buses can be busy or sold out around midnight so plan tickets early.
Enjoy like a local by joining family dinners, midnight toasts and eating 12 grapes for luck. Watch fireworks from a safe distance, keep valuables hidden, travel in groups and book taxis or rideshare in advance. Carry ID and cash because some places close for the holiday.