The Argentina long weekend November 2026 comes twice: Saturday 7 to Monday 9 November for Pope Leo XIV’s visit, and Saturday 21 to Monday 23 November for National Sovereignty Day.
This guide gives you the exact dates with weekdays, the extra holidays that apply only in the City of Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Buenos Aires Province, what happens with banks, shops and work, and when the next long weekend falls after November. The data comes from the official 2026 holiday calendar, Decree 1103/2026 and Law 27,399, checked on 8 October 2026.
Argentina long weekend November 2026: the dates
The Argentina long weekend November 2026 calendar has two nationwide three-day breaks: Saturday 7 to Monday 9 and Saturday 21 to Monday 23. In the City of Buenos Aires and Córdoba Province, the first one runs until Tuesday 10.
| Date | Occasion | Type | Where it applies | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 9 November | Official visit of Pope Leo XIV | National holiday | Whole country | Decree 1103/2026, art. 2 |
| Tuesday 10 November | Visit of Pope Leo XIV | Holiday | City of Buenos Aires and Córdoba Province only | Decree 1103/2026, art. 3 |
| Wednesday 11 November | Visit of Pope Leo XIV | Holiday | Buenos Aires Province only | Decree 1103/2026, art. 4 |
| Friday 20 November | National Sovereignty Day (original date) | Regular working day | Whole country | Law 27,399, art. 6 |
| Monday 23 November | National Sovereignty Day (moved) | Movable holiday | Whole country | Law 27,399, arts. 1 and 6 |
Together the two breaks give most of the country six days off in November. Friday 20 November is a normal working day, because the holiday moves to the following Monday.
First long weekend: 7 to 9 November for the Pope’s visit
The first long weekend runs from Saturday 7 to Monday 9 November 2026, because Decree 1103/2026 made Monday 9 a national holiday for the official visit of Pope Leo XIV. The decree was published in the Boletín Oficial (Argentina’s official gazette) on 28 September 2026.
According to the decree, the papal visit lasts from 8 to 11 November. The government says the holiday is meant to ease security operations, logistics and traffic management, so expect road closures and crowds in the cities hosting events on those days.
Who gets four days and who gets single days off
The City of Buenos Aires and Córdoba Province add Tuesday 10 November as a holiday, so there the break runs from Saturday 7 to Tuesday 10. Buenos Aires Province has no holiday on Tuesday 10 but does on Wednesday 11, which leaves Tuesday as a working day between two days off.
| Place | Days off | Total |
|---|---|---|
| City of Buenos Aires | Saturday 7 to Tuesday 10 | 4 days |
| Córdoba Province | Saturday 7 to Tuesday 10 | 4 days |
| Buenos Aires Province | Saturday 7 to Monday 9, plus Wednesday 11 | 3 days + 1 |
| Rest of the country | Saturday 7 to Monday 9 | 3 days |
If you are visiting, the local holidays matter more than the national one: museums, offices and some shops in Buenos Aires and Córdoba may keep holiday hours on Tuesday 10. Check opening times locally before you plan a day around a specific visit.
Second long weekend: 21 to 23 November for National Sovereignty Day
The second long weekend runs from Saturday 21 to Monday 23 November 2026, because National Sovereignty Day (Día de la Soberanía Nacional) falls on Friday 20 and moves to the following Monday. The official calendar on argentina.gob.ar lists Monday 23 November as the movable holiday.
The rule sits in article 6 of Law 27,399: movable holidays that fall on a Tuesday or Wednesday move to the previous Monday, and those that fall on a Thursday or Friday move to the following Monday. National Sovereignty Day is one of the four movable holidays listed in article 1 of the same law.
Friday 20 November is therefore an ordinary working day. Banks, schools and government offices work as usual.
For travellers, the second Argentina long weekend November 2026 is the quieter one: there are no papal events, so the usual weekend getaway pattern applies. Locals leave the big cities on Friday evening or Saturday morning and come back on Monday afternoon, so roads and bus terminals are at their busiest at those times.
What is open on the November holidays
Mondays 9 and 23 November are national holidays, so national government offices close and banks do not open to the public. Shops, shopping centres, restaurants and tourist services usually open, often with their own holiday hours.
Visitors on a short stay will notice the holidays mostly through opening hours. Supermarkets and pharmacies in large cities generally keep trading, while smaller businesses in residential areas may close for the day, so it helps to buy what you need on the Saturday.
For employees, Argentina’s Employment Contract Law (Law 20,744, art. 166) says a national holiday is paid even if you do not work, and anyone who works that day earns double. The local holidays on 10 and 11 November follow the same logic, but only inside the territory where they apply.
Public transport runs on holidays, with different frequencies from a weekday. If you get around Buenos Aires by bus, check your line in our Buenos Aires bus routes and timetables guide and allow extra time for detours during the papal visit. A registered card also helps, so read how to buy and top up the SUBE card before you travel.
Next long weekend after November
The next long weekend after November is in December: Saturday 5 to Tuesday 8 December 2026, four days in a row. Monday 7 is a non-working day for tourism under Resolution 164/2025 of the Cabinet Office, and Tuesday 8 is the Immaculate Conception holiday.
| Long weekend | Days | Reason | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 5 to Tuesday 8 December | 4 | Tourism day and Immaculate Conception | Resolution 164/2025 and Law 27,399 |
| Friday 25 to Sunday 27 December | 3 | Christmas | Law 27,399, art. 1 |
| Friday 1 to Sunday 3 January 2027 | 3 | New Year’s Day | Law 27,399, art. 1 |
Monday 7 December is a non-working day rather than a holiday. In the private sector, article 167 of the Employment Contract Law lets the employer decide whether staff work, except in banks, insurance and related activities. For next year, see our calendar of Argentina public holidays 2027.
How to make the most of the November long weekends
Each Argentina long weekend November 2026 falls in late spring, with long days and mild weather in much of the country, which makes short trips easy. These general tips help you plan without surprises.
- Book early for 7 to 9 November. The papal visit draws travellers to the host cities, so rooms and tickets may run short.
- Stay close. With three days, keep each leg under four or five hours. From Buenos Aires, the Tigre Delta, San Antonio de Areco and the riverside town of San Pedro are popular choices.
- Use public transport. Bus line 60 has branches that reach Tigre; check the branch sign before boarding.
- Check local holidays where you go. Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 are regional holidays, so hours can differ from one province to the next.
- Sort out errands first. If you need a bank or a government office, go before Friday 6 or Friday 20.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Argentina long weekend November 2026?
Argentina has two long weekends in November 2026: Saturday 7 to Monday 9, for Pope Leo XIV’s visit under Decree 1103/2026, and Saturday 21 to Monday 23, for National Sovereignty Day moved under Law 27,399. In the City of Buenos Aires and Córdoba, the first one extends to Tuesday 10.
Is Friday 20 November 2026 a holiday in Argentina?
No. 20 November 2026 is a Friday, and under article 6 of Law 27,399 the National Sovereignty Day holiday moves to Monday 23 November. Friday 20 is a normal working day, with banks, schools and government offices open.
Why is Monday 9 November 2026 a holiday?
Monday 9 November is a national holiday for the official visit of Pope Leo XIV to Argentina, set by article 2 of Decree 1103/2026, published in the Boletín Oficial on 28 September 2026. The decree cites the security, logistics and traffic measures planned for the visit.
Are 10 and 11 November holidays everywhere in Argentina?
No. Tuesday 10 November is a holiday only in the City of Buenos Aires and Córdoba Province, and Wednesday 11 only in Buenos Aires Province, under articles 3 and 4 of Decree 1103/2026. Everywhere else both are normal working days.
Are banks open in Argentina on the November holidays?
No, banks do not open to the public on the national holidays of Monday 9 and Monday 23 November 2026. Plan bank errands for the Friday before: Friday 6 for the first long weekend and Friday 20 for the second, both normal working days.
When is the next long weekend after November 2026?
The next long weekend after November runs from Saturday 5 to Tuesday 8 December 2026. Monday 7 is a non-working tourism day under Resolution 164/2025 and Tuesday 8 is the Immaculate Conception holiday. Christmas (Friday 25 December) and New Year’s Day (Friday 1 January 2027) follow.
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