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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.

 

Upcoming Popular Holidays

Country Observances

Holiday Date Country Holiday Observance Type Religion/Belief
Good Friday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Easter Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
Easter Monday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Labour Day / May Day Public, Popular
Independence Day Argentina Public
Christmas Eve Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
Christmas Public
Christmas Public, Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
New Years Eve Popular
New Year's Day Popular
Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday / Fat Tuesday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
International Women's Day Popular