Argentina

Holidays & Observances in Argentina

Argentina is a Spanish-speaking country in South America. Like much of Latin America, Roman Catholicism is the most widely practiced religion. Catholic holidays are celebrated with great enthusiasm in Argentina. Easter and Christmas are the most important holidays of the year, and Carnival is celebrated in the northern part of the country. Secular holidays mainly consist of remembrance days and national pride days. Food is an important aspect of many holidays in Argentina.