Public holidays in Argentina 2021: public holidays 16; currency Argentine Peso; main language Spanish.
Public holidays: 16
Year: 2021
Currency: Argentine Peso
Main language: Spanish
Updated: 2026-10-04
Argentina had **16 public holidays in 2021**, including both nationwide and regional observances. These dates reflect official closures for federal, provincial, and municipal governments, as well as many businesses and schools. The list covers all recognized holidays, sourced from verified public records and cross-checked for accuracy. No—some holidays apply only to specific provinces or cities, such as local patron saints’ days. All official holiday names are in Spanish, as Argentina’s primary language.
Public holidays 16
Year 2021
Currency Argentine Peso
Main language Spanish
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in Argentina, 2021
Date
Holiday
Observed
2021-01-01
New Year's Day
Año Nuevo
2021-02-15
Carnival
Carnaval
2021-02-16
Carnival
Carnaval
2021-03-24
Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice
Día Nacional de la Memoria por la Verdad y la Justicia
2021-04-02
Day of the Veterans and Fallen of the Malvinas War
Día del Veterano y de los Caídos en la Guerra de Malvinas
2021-04-02
Good Friday
Viernes Santo
2021-05-01
Labour Day
Día del Trabajador
2021-05-25
May Revolution
Día de la Revolución de Mayo
2021-06-20
General Manuel Belgrano Memorial Day
Paso a la Inmortalidad del General Manuel Belgrano
2021-06-21
Anniversary of the Passing of General Martín Miguel de Güemes
Paso a la Inmortalidad del General Martín Miguel de Güemes
2021-07-09
Independence Day
Día de la Independencia
2021-08-16
General José de San Martín Memorial Day
Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín
2021-10-11
Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity
Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural
2021-11-20
National Sovereignty Day
Día de la Soberanía Nacional
2021-12-08
Immaculate Conception Day
Día de la Inmaculada Concepción de María
2021-12-25
Christmas Day
Navidad
Argentina holiday calendar 2021
| 2021-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2021-02-15 | Carnival | Yes |
| 2021-02-16 | Carnival | Yes |
| 2021-03-24 | Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice | Yes |
| 2021-04-02 | Day of the Veterans and Fallen of the Malvinas War | Yes |
| 2021-04-02 | Good Friday | Yes |
| 2021-05-01 | Labour Day | Yes |
| 2021-05-25 | May Revolution | Yes |
| 2021-06-20 | General Manuel Belgrano Memorial Day | Yes |
| 2021-06-21 | Anniversary of the Passing of General Martín Miguel de Güemes | Yes |
| 2021-07-09 | Independence Day | Yes |
| 2021-08-16 | General José de San Martín Memorial Day | Yes |
| 2021-10-11 | Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity | Yes |
| 2021-11-20 | National Sovereignty Day | Yes |
| 2021-12-08 | Immaculate Conception Day | Yes |
| 2021-12-25 | Christmas Day | Yes |