Holiday Guide for Argentina in 2023

Argentina 2023
Argentina
2023

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 2023

New Year's Day


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

 Long Weekend! 
Truth and Justice Memorial Day

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

Malvinas Day


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

 Long Weekend! 
Labour Day

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

May Day Revolution


May Day Revolution

Argentina: Anniversary of the First Independent Government in Buenos Aires

May Day Revolution (bridge day)

 Long Weekend! 
May Day Revolution (bridge day)

Argentina: Argentina can have up to three bridge holidays each year to create long weekends to stimulate tourism

Martin Miguel de Guemes Day


Martin Miguel de Guemes Day

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

National Flag Day (bridge day)

 Long Weekend! 
National Flag Day (bridge day)

Argentina: Argentina can have up to three bridge holidays each year to create long weekends to stimulate tourism

National Flag Day


National Flag Day

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

Independence Day


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 Holiday

 Long Weekend! 
Public Holiday Holiday

Argentina: Argentina can have up to three bridge holidays each year to create long weekends to stimulate tourism

Day of respect for cultural diversity

 Long Weekend! 
Day of respect for cultural diversity

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

 Long Weekend! 
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

 Long Weekend! 
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.