Holiday Guide for Argentina in 2021

Argentina 2021
Argentina
2021

Argentina information

Population: 45.38m
Capital: Buenos Aires
Calling Code: (54)
Time Zone: -3 UTC
Currency: Argentine peso
Language: Spanish

List of National Holidays in Argentina in 2021

New Year's Day

 Long Weekend! 
New Year's Day

Argentina: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel

Carnival Monday

 Long Weekend! 
Carnival Monday

Argentina: The Carnival is an annual festival in Argentina held on the days before Ash Wednesday.

Carnival Tuesday


Carnival Tuesday

Argentina: The Carnival is an annual festival in Argentina held on the days before Ash Wednesday.

Truth and Justice Memorial Day


Truth and Justice Memorial Day

Argentina: Anniversary of the coup d'état that started the dictatorial rule of the Proceso in 1976

Malvinas Day

 Long Weekend! 
Malvinas Day

Argentina: Tribute to the fallen in the Falklands War, commemorated each year on April 2nd

Good Friday

 Long Weekend! 
Good Friday

Argentina: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.

Labour Day


Labour Day

Argentina: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement

May Day Revolution (bridge day)

 Long Weekend! 
May Day Revolution (bridge day)

Argentina: Anniversary of the First Independent Government in Buenos Aires

May Day Revolution


May Day Revolution

Argentina: Anniversary of the First Independent Government in Buenos Aires

National Flag Day


National Flag Day

Argentina: Commemorates the death of Manuel Belgrano who created the current flag

Martin Miguel de Guemes Day (in lieu)

 Long Weekend! 
Martin Miguel de Guemes Day (in lieu)

Argentina: Commemorates the death of General Martin Miguel de Guemes who defended northwestern Argentina from the Spanish during the War of Independence

Independence Day

 Long Weekend! 
Independence Day

Argentina: Independence of Argentina from Spain was declared on 9 July 1816.

San Martin's Day

 Long Weekend! 
San Martin's Day

Argentina: San Martin is regarded as the most important Argentinian founding father, who liberated not only a part of Argentina but also helped liberate Chile and Peru along with O'Higgins and Bolívar.

Public Holiday

 Long Weekend! 
Public Holiday

Argentina: <p>Honors indigenous people on the date when Columbus first set foot in the Americas.</p>

Day of respect for cultural diversity (in lieu)

 Long Weekend! 
Day of respect for cultural diversity (in lieu)

Argentina: <p>Honors indigenous people on the date when Columbus first set foot in the Americas.</p>

Day of National Sovereignty

 Long Weekend! 
Day of National Sovereignty

Argentina: Anniversary of the 1845 Battle of Vuelta de Obligado

Immaculate Conception Day


Immaculate Conception Day

Argentina: It is a day that celebrates the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin all of her life

Christmas Day


Christmas Day

Argentina: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC

Notes

  • If the date falls on a Wednesday, the holiday is the preceding Monday. If it falls on a Thursday then the holiday is the following Monday.