Public holidays

Argentina observes seventeen public holidays annually, including New Year's Day, Carnival Monday and Tuesday, Good Friday, Maundy Thursday, May Revolution Day, Labor Day, National Sovereignty Day, Independence Day, Respect for Cultural Diversity Day, National Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice, the Pass to the Immortality of General Don Manuel Belgrano, the Pass to the Immortality of General Don Martín Miguel de Güemes, the Pass to the Immortality of General Don José de San Martín, Veterans Day and the Fallen in the Malvinas War, Immaculate Conception, and Christmas Day. These holidays are recognized by both the Argentine government and foreign diplomatic missions operating within the country.

Public holidays in Argentina are established under Argentine labor law and are mandatory non-working days for most employees. On these dates, employers must either grant employees the day off or, in cases where business operations require continuity, provide compensatory time off or additional remuneration as stipulated by collective bargaining agreements and the Argentine Labor Code. The specific observance dates may shift when holidays fall on weekends, with bridge days sometimes declared by presidential decree.

Employers and payroll teams operating in Argentina must maintain accurate holiday calendars to ensure proper wage calculations, leave accrual, and compliance with labor regulations. When employees work on public holidays, they are typically entitled to premium pay or time-off-in-lieu. Payroll systems must account for these holidays when calculating monthly salaries, overtime, and statutory benefits. Organizations should consult current Argentine labor legislation and monitor official government announcements for any changes to the holiday calendar or special bridge day declarations.