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.
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Country Observances
| Holiday Date | Country Holiday | Common Observance | Observance Type | Religion/Belief |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Good Friday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
| Easter | Easter | Religious/Beliefs, Popular & Widely Observed | Christianity | |
| Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
| Labour Day / May Day | Labour Day | Public, Popular & Widely Observed | ||
| Independence Day Argentina | Independence Day | Public | ||
| Christmas Eve | Christmas | Religious/Beliefs, Popular & Widely Observed | Christianity | |
| Christmas | Christmas | Public | ||
| Christmas | Christmas | Public, Religious/Beliefs, Popular & Widely Observed | Christianity | |
| Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday / Fat Tuesday | Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity |