Argentina
2026 Argentine long weekends
Holidays that create three-day or longer weekends in Argentina during 2026. Plan your time off around these extended breaks.
| Holiday | Holiday date | Weekend range | Days | Bridge strategy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday, January 1, 2026 – Sunday, January 4, 2026 | 4 | Take Jan 2, 2026 off |
| Carnival | Feb 16, 2026 | Saturday, February 14, 2026 – Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 4 | Natural long weekend |
| Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice | Mar 24, 2026 | Saturday, March 21, 2026 – Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 4 | Take Mar 23, 2026 off |
| Day of the Veterans and Fallen of the Malvinas War, Good Friday | Apr 2, 2026, Apr 3, 2026 | Thursday, April 2, 2026 – Sunday, April 5, 2026 | 4 | Natural long weekend |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2026 | Friday, May 1, 2026 – Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 3 | Natural long weekend |
| May Revolution | May 25, 2026 | Saturday, May 23, 2026 – Monday, May 25, 2026 | 3 | Natural long weekend |
| Independence Day | Jul 9, 2026 | Thursday, July 9, 2026 – Sunday, July 12, 2026 | 4 | Take Jul 10, 2026 off |
| San Martin's Day | Aug 17, 2026 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 – Monday, August 17, 2026 | 3 | Natural long weekend |
| Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity | Oct 12, 2026 | Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Monday, October 12, 2026 | 3 | Natural long weekend |
| National Sovereignty Day | Nov 20, 2026 | Friday, November 20, 2026 – Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 3 | Natural long weekend |
| Immaculate Conception Day | Dec 8, 2026 | Saturday, December 5, 2026 – Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | 4 | Take Dec 7, 2026 off |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 | Friday, December 25, 2026 – Sunday, December 27, 2026 | 3 | Natural long weekend |
Source basis: Ministerio del Interior. Last updated: June 2026.
Disclaimer: Long weekend dates are based on official government sources. Observed dates may vary by region or employer. Always verify important travel or leave dates with the relevant authority.
Frequently asked questions
- How many long weekends are there in 2026?
- Based on the Argentina holiday calendar, there are 12 potential long weekends in 2026 (including those requiring a bridge day).
- What is a bridge day?
- A bridge day is a normal working day that falls between a public holiday and the weekend (for example, a Friday when a holiday is on Thursday). Taking PTO on a bridge day turns a 1-day holiday into a 4-day weekend.
- What counts as a long weekend?
- A long weekend is when a public holiday falls next to a Saturday or Sunday, creating three or more consecutive days off. Some long weekends span four or more days when holidays align with existing weekend days.
- Do these long weekends apply to all states or regions?
- Public holiday dates can vary by state, province or territory. The dates shown are based on national-level holidays. Check with your local government or employer for regional variations.
- Can I download these long weekend dates?
- Yes — click the CSV button above to download a spreadsheet-ready file with all long weekend dates for 2026.
Maximize your time off
Use the PTO long weekend optimizer to bridge these 2026 holidays into longer breaks with the fewest possible PTO days.