This year, the long weekend falls on Monday, February 16, and Tuesday, February 17, making for a four-day break.
How to create a 9-day vacation by taking only 3 days off. The math of rest is simple but effective. If you take Wednesday 18, Thursday 19, and Friday 20 February as vacation days, the break merges with the preceding and following weekends, resulting in 9 consecutive days of absolute freedom.
The recommended plan for 2026: Start of the long weekend: Saturday 14 and Sunday 15. National holidays: Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 (no labor activity). Key days to request off: Wednesday 18 to Friday 20. End of the long weekend: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22.
Details of the 2026 national holiday calendar.
Fixed holidays. Thursday, January 1: New Year's Day. Monday, February 16, and Tuesday, February 17: Carnival. Tuesday, March 24: National Day of Memory for Truth and Justice. Thursday, April 2: Veteran's Day and the Fallen in the Malvinas War. Friday, April 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, December 8: Immaculate Conception of Mary Day. Friday, December 25: Christmas.
Movable holidays. Monday, June 15: Anniversary of the Death of General Martín Güemes (moved from Wednesday 17). Monday, August 17: Anniversary of the Death of General José de San Martín. Monday, October 12: Respect for Cultural Diversity Day. Monday, November 23: National Sovereignty Day (moved from Friday 20).
Non-working days. Monday, March 23: before the holiday on March 24. Friday, July 10: to extend the rest after July 9. Monday, December 7: before the holiday on December 8.
According to the official holiday schedule, Carnival celebrations fall on a Monday and Tuesday, creating a natural bridge that, with minimal administrative effort, can be transformed into a long vacation. This opportunity to 'stretch' the calendar has gone viral among those looking to optimize their annual leave days, as reported by the Argentine News Agency.
When is the next national long weekend in Argentina. The next holiday will be a double one, as part of the Carnival festivities. Buenos Aires, January 25 (NA) — 2026 offers an early respite for those already feeling the weight of the new year.
