Do national holidays in Argentina affect your trip? I made an overview of all holidays – one by one – and provide information about the opening of museums, restaurants, and possible crowds at various destinations in the country. It is also interesting to note that the prices for trips are higher during extended weekends.
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National Holidays in Argentina
This article is here to help you plan your trip. During national holidays or long weekends, you’ll notice an increase in residents traveling within the country. As a result, popular destinations may be busier, and hotels tend to book up faster.
Restaurants on holidays
In general, most restaurants are open on public holidays. You just have to pay attention that the restaurants are open on December 24 and December 31, but strictly with a reservation. Because they will offer special menus.
Many restaurants are closed on Mondays. This is usually their rest day.
Museums on holidays
Most public museums are closed on May 1, 24, and 25 December. They are also closed on December 31 and January 1. Most museums are also closed on Mondays.
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Overview Holidays in Argentina 2025
- Monday, January 1 – New Year’s Day
- Monday, March 3 – Carnival Monday
- Tuesday, March 4 – Carnival Tuesday
- Sunday, March 24 – Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice
- Tuesday, April 2 – Day of the Veterans and Fallen of the Malvinas War
- Friday, April 18 – Good Friday
- Wednesday, May 1 – Labour Day
- Thursday, May 2 – Extra Holiday for Argentines
- Saturday, May 25 – May Revolution Day
- Sunday, June 16 – General Martín Miguel de Güemes Memorial Day
- Thursday, June 20 – General Manuel Belgrano Memorial Day
- Tuesday, July 9 – Independence Day
- Friday, August 15 – Extra Holiday for Argentines
- Sunday, August 18 – General José de San Martín Memorial Day
- Sunday, October 13 – Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity
- Tuesday, November 12 – National Sovereignty Day
- Friday, November 31 – Extra Holiday for Argentines
- Sunday, December 8 – Immaculate Conception Day
- Wednesday, December 25 – Christmas Day
Summer holidays for Argentines
Summer holidays or school vacations are in January and February. You can expect more Argentines to travel in that time. Especially in January, it can be crowded in some areas and prices for hotels and Airbnb are higher. Patagonia is one of the hotspots.
Students traveling to Bariloche
Between August and November, many of last year’s high school students are traveling to Bariloche to celebrate their graduation.
