Tourist-Friendly: Your Guide to Argentina‘s Holidays in 2025
Get ready to enjoy more long weekends! In 2025, Argentina will implement a new system of non-working days designed to give a boost to tourism. Here’s what you need to know about holidays and these exciting new non-working days in 2025.
Holidays in 2025: What to expect
Celebrate patriots, appreciate veterans, and enjoy festive meals. These are all a part of Argentina’s holiday calendar, curated by Federal Law No. 27,399 and are observed nationwide.
Remember that holidays coinciding with Tuesday or Wednesday will be shifted to the preceding Monday, while those falling on Thursdays or Fridays will be moved to the following Monday.
Additionally, keep in mind that three optional “non-working days” will be established to further boost tourism and provide designated opportunities for mainly leisure time.
- January: Wednesday the 1st, New Year’s Day.
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**February:** No designated holidays.
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**March:**
Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are Mardi Gras, Monday the 24th is Memorial Day. -
**April:** Wednesday the 2nd , Veterans Day at Malvinas, and Friday the 18th, Good Friday.
- **July:** Wednesday the 9th, Independence Day.
- **August:** Friday the 15th, a non-working day and on Sunday, the 17th, commemorating General José de San Martín’s legacy.
- **September:** No designated holidays.
- **October:** Sunday the 12th, Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity.
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**November:** Thursday the 20th, National Sovereignty Day, and Friday the 21st, a non-working day.
- **December:** Monday the 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and Thursday the 25th is Christmas Day.
**June:** Friday the 20th commemorates the immortality of General Manuel Belgrano.
Non-Working Days in 2025
Take advantage of Agreements to maximize travel time By implementing these extra days tailored for tourism, preparing for an even busytravel schedule.
The decree signed by President Javier Milai finalized this journey for 2025.
Keep in mind that locally specified schedules may vary.
No Organizations are holidays regulated , meaning programmed to encourage and
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How will Argentina’s new optional non-working days be designated and when might they be expected?
## Argentina Opens its Doors Wider: Embracing Tourism with New Holiday System
**Host:** Welcome back to the show! Today we’re diving into the exciting news out of Argentina regarding their holiday calendar for 2025. Joining us is Sarah Jones, a travel blogger and expert on all things Argentina. Sarah, thanks for being with us!
**Sarah:** Thanks for having me! I’m excited to share the latest with your viewers.
**Host:** Let’s get right to it. Argentina is shaking things up with its holidays in 2025. Can you tell us more about the changes and what travelers can expect?
**Sarah:** Absolutely! Argentina is embracing a new system designed to boost tourism. While the traditional national holidays, outlined in Federal Law No. 27,399, will still be observed nationwide [[1](https://www.officeholidays.com/calendars/planners/argentina/2025)], the government is adding three optional “non-working days” throughout the year.
**Host:** Three extra non-working days? That’s fantastic news for travelers! Can you tell us how these days will be designated and when we might expect them?
**Sarah:** Details are still emerging, but the aim is to strategically place these days to create long weekends and encourage short trips across the country. Think about it – a three-day weekend in the stunning Patagonian landscape or exploring the vibrant city of Buenos Aires becomes much more tempting!
**Host:** And what about the existing holidays?
**Sarah:** Those will still be observed, but with a little twist. Any holiday falling on a Tuesday or Wednesday will be shifted to the preceding Monday, while those on Thursdays or Fridays will be moved to the following Monday, creating more exciting extended weekends. [[1](https://www.officeholidays.com/calendars/planners/argentina/2025)]
**Host:** This sounds like a win-win for both Argentinians and tourists. Sarah, thank you so much for sharing this exciting news with us!
**Sarah:** My pleasure! I encourage anyone considering a trip to Argentina to keep an eye out for those specific dates in 2025. It’s going to be a great year to explore this incredible country.
