Argentina public holidays 2027 add up to 16 national holidays set by Law 27,399 (12 fixed and 4 movable), plus Holy Thursday, Thursday 25 March, as an optional non-working day.
This guide gives you the full calendar with the weekday of every date, the 8 long weekends already confirmed, how movable holidays shift and where the 2027 tourism bridge days stand: as of 8 October 2026 they have not been set yet. Every date comes from the text of Law 27,399 and was calculated from Easter Sunday, 28 March 2027.
Argentina public holidays 2027: the full calendar
The calendar of Argentina public holidays 2027 starts on Friday 1 January and ends on Saturday 25 December, and three movable holidays shift to a Monday. The table shows the day people actually get off.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January | New Year’s Day | Fixed | Law 27,399, art. 1 |
| Monday 8 February | Carnival | Fixed | Law 27,399, art. 1 |
| Tuesday 9 February | Carnival | Fixed | Law 27,399, art. 1 |
| Wednesday 24 March | National Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice | Fixed | Law 27,399, art. 1 |
| Thursday 25 March | Holy Thursday | Non-working day | Law 27,399, art. 1 |
| Friday 26 March | Good Friday | Fixed | Law 27,399, art. 1 |
| Friday 2 April | Malvinas War Veterans and Fallen Day | Fixed | Law 27,399, art. 1 |
| Saturday 1 May | Labour Day | Fixed | Law 27,399, art. 1 |
| Tuesday 25 May | May Revolution Day | Fixed | Law 27,399, art. 1 |
| Monday 21 June (for Thursday 17) | Anniversary of General Martín Miguel de Güemes | Movable | Law 27,399, arts. 1 and 6 |
| Sunday 20 June | Flag Day, anniversary of General Manuel Belgrano | Fixed | Law 27,399, art. 1 |
| Friday 9 July | Independence Day | Fixed | Law 27,399, art. 1 |
| Monday 16 August (for Tuesday 17) | Anniversary of General José de San Martín | Movable | Law 27,399, arts. 1 and 6 |
| Monday 11 October (for Tuesday 12) | Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity | Movable | Law 27,399, arts. 1 and 6 |
| Saturday 20 November | National Sovereignty Day | Movable (falls on Saturday, stays) | Law 27,399, arts. 1 and 6 |
| Wednesday 8 December | Immaculate Conception | Fixed | Law 27,399, art. 1 |
| Saturday 25 December | Christmas Day | Fixed | Law 27,399, art. 1 |
Four holidays fall on a weekend in 2027: 1 May, 20 June, 20 November and 25 December. None of them moves to a weekday, because the law only shifts movable holidays that fall from Tuesday to Friday.
Long weekends in 2027
Argentina public holidays 2027 create 8 long weekends of three days or more, before any tourism bridge days are added. Easter is the longest, with up to five days off if your employer closes on Holy Thursday.
| Long weekend | Days | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 to Sunday 3 January | 3 | New Year |
| Saturday 6 to Tuesday 9 February | 4 | Carnival |
| Wednesday 24 to Sunday 28 March | 5 (3 if you work Thursday) | Remembrance Day, Holy Thursday, Good Friday |
| Friday 2 to Sunday 4 April | 3 | Malvinas |
| Saturday 19 to Monday 21 June | 3 | Güemes (moved) |
| Friday 9 to Sunday 11 July | 3 | Independence Day |
| Saturday 14 to Monday 16 August | 3 | San Martín (moved) |
| Saturday 9 to Monday 11 October | 3 | Cultural Diversity (moved) |
March is the standout: Wednesday 24 is a holiday, Thursday 25 is a non-working day and Friday 26 is Good Friday, so many people will be off from Wednesday through Easter Sunday. June has only one long weekend, because 20 June falls on a Sunday and does not move.
Bridge holidays in 2027: current status
The 2027 bridge holidays have not been set yet: as of 8 October 2026, nothing fixing the tourism non-working days for 2027 has appeared in Argentina’s Boletín Oficial, the official gazette. This guide will be updated once they are published.
Article 7 of Law 27,399 lets the national executive set up to three holidays or non-working days a year to promote tourism. They must fall on a Monday or a Friday, and the law asks for them to be set 50 days before the end of the calendar year.
For 2026 the Cabinet Office set them in Resolution 164/2025, published on 26 December 2025: Monday 23 March, Friday 10 July and Monday 7 December 2026. The same pattern, attaching a Monday or Friday to an existing holiday, is expected for 2027.
Candidates pending an official act
Looking at the calendar, these Mondays and Fridays sit next to a holiday. They are Diariko’s reading of the calendar, pending an official act, not confirmed dates:
- Monday 24 May: would join the weekend to Tuesday 25 May for four days off.
- Friday 30 April: would add a day before Saturday 1 May.
- Friday 19 November: would add a day before Saturday 20 November.
- Friday 24 December: would create a Christmas Eve and Christmas weekend.
How movable holidays work
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, under article 6 of Law 27,399. On a Saturday, Sunday or Monday they stay put.
In 2027 the rule moves three dates. 17 June is a Thursday and moves to Monday 21; 17 August is a Tuesday and moves to Monday 16; 12 October is a Tuesday and moves to Monday 11. 20 November is a Saturday and stays there.
Fixed holidays never move, even midweek. For that reason 24 March (Wednesday), 25 May (Tuesday) and 8 December (Wednesday) stand alone among the Argentina public holidays 2027, unless a bridge-day act links them to a weekend.
Holiday or non-working day: what changes for you
A national holiday applies to everyone and pays double if you work it, while on a non-working day the employer decides whether to open and pays the normal rate. Articles 166 and 167 of the Employment Contract Law set these rules.
In 2027 the only fixed national non-working day is Holy Thursday, 25 March. Banks, insurance and related businesses do not open on non-working days, so handle bank errands or currency needs before Wednesday 24 March.
Law 27,399 also sets non-working days for people of the Jewish faith (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and the first and last two days of Passover) and the Islamic faith (Islamic New Year, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha). Their dates follow each religious calendar and are not part of the general calendar.
Getting around Buenos Aires on public holidays
On national holidays, Buenos Aires colectivos (city buses) usually run their Sunday and holiday timetable, with longer waits than on a weekday. Check your route before heading out in our guide to Buenos Aires bus lines.
On long routes such as bus 60, allow extra time, because the gap between buses can be longer. Top up your card before a long weekend; our guide to the SUBE card explains how.
Planning trips around the 2027 long weekends
The smartest way to use Argentina public holidays 2027 is to book Carnival and Easter first, since those four- and five-day blocks see the highest demand for long-distance buses and flights.
- Carnival (6 to 9 February): summer in Argentina, good for the coast or Patagonia.
- Easter (24 to 28 March): five days for a longer trip, for example to the north-west.
- July (9 to 11): a winter weekend, good for the snow or a city break.
- October (9 to 11): mild spring weather for short getaways.
If your trip crosses borders, compare with the Chile public holidays for 2027 and the Brazil holidays in 2027, since long weekends do not line up and that affects prices and availability.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Argentina have in 2027?
Argentina has 16 national public holidays in 2027 under Law 27,399: 12 fixed and 4 movable. Holy Thursday, 25 March, is also a non-working day. Up to three tourism days can be added by the executive, but as of 8 October 2026 they have not been published.
How many long weekends are there in Argentina in 2027?
There are 8 long weekends of three days or more in 2027 based on the holidays already fixed by law. The longest are Carnival, Saturday 6 to Tuesday 9 February, and Easter, Wednesday 24 to Sunday 28 March. Tourism bridge days, once published, may add more.
What are Argentina’s bridge holidays in 2027?
There are no official bridge holidays for 2027 yet. Law 27,399 allows up to three tourism days on a Monday or Friday, but as of 8 October 2026 the act has not appeared in the Boletín Oficial. For 2026, the resolution was published on 26 December 2025.
When is Carnival 2027 in Argentina?
Carnival 2027 falls on Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 February, both fixed national holidays. Together with Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 they make a four-day weekend. The date depends on Easter, which in 2027 is on Sunday 28 March, so Carnival moves every year.
Are shops and banks open on public holidays in Argentina?
Banks close on national holidays and also on non-working days such as Holy Thursday, under article 167 of the Employment Contract Law. Shops and restaurants set their own opening hours on holidays, so check before you go. Plan cash withdrawals and banking a day ahead, especially before Easter.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend in Argentina?
A holiday that falls on a Saturday or Sunday stays on that day and is not moved to a weekday. In 2027 that happens with 1 May, 20 June, 20 November and 25 December. Law 27,399 only shifts movable holidays that fall from Tuesday to Friday.
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