Buenos Aires, Feb. 1 (NA) – Carnival offers an early respite for those already feeling the weight of the start of the year, but as always, questions arise about whether it will be a long weekend with national holidays or non-working days. According to the official holiday schedule, Carnival festivities fall on Monday and Tuesday, creating a natural bridge that, with minimal administrative effort, can be turned into an extended vacation. This opportunity to 'stretch' the calendar has gone viral among those looking to optimize their annual leave days, as the Argentinian News Agency (NA) has learned, these are two national holidays, the third of 2026 after January 1st.
When is the next national long weekend in Argentina? The next holiday will be a double one, as part of the Carnival festivities. This year it falls on Monday, Feb. 16, and Tuesday, Feb. 17, making for a four-day long weekend.
Details of the 2026 National Holiday Calendar
Fixed Holidays
Thursday, Jan. 1: New Year's Day. Monday, Feb. 16, and Tuesday, Feb. 17: Carnival. Tuesday, Mar. 24: National Day of Memory for Truth and Justice. Thursday, Apr. 2: Veterans' Day and Fallen in the Malvinas War Day. Friday, Apr. 3: Good Friday. Friday, May 1: Labor Day. Monday, May 25: May Revolution Day. Saturday, June 20: Anniversary of the Death of General Manuel Belgrano. Thursday, July 9: Independence Day. Tuesday, Dec. 8: Immaculate Conception of Mary Day. Friday, Dec. 25: Christmas.
Movable Holidays
Monday, June 15: Anniversary of the Death of General Martín Güemes (falls on Wednesday, June 17). Monday, Aug. 17: Anniversary of the Death of General José de San Martín. Monday, Oct. 12: Respect for Cultural Diversity Day. Monday, Nov. 23: National Sovereignty Day (falls on Friday, Nov. 20).
Non-Working Days
Monday, Mar. 23: before the holiday on Mar. 24. Friday, July 10: to extend the break after July 9. Monday, Dec. 7: before the holiday on Dec. 8.
