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Argentina, Spain and Colombia Finalize 2026 Holiday Calendars as Local Exceptions Are Set

The official schedules establish nationwide frameworks that drive long‑weekend planning and regional variability for workers and businesses.

Overview

  • Argentina’s 2026 calendar was formally issued by the Cabinet Chief via Resolution 164/2025, listing fixed and movable national holidays plus government-designated non-working days for tourism.
  • Local non-laborable dates in Buenos Aires province include January 8 for Banco Provincia staff in Carlos Casares and January 15 for Banco Provincia employees in Ranchos tied to a founding anniversary.
  • Spanish authorities published the 2026 calendar with national holidays and community-level adjustments, and outlets differ on whether there are eight or nine common nationwide festivos.
  • Spain’s autonomous communities can shift certain Sunday holidays to Monday, producing at least four long weekends nationwide with totals varying by region.
  • Colombia set 18 public holidays for 2026, with 11 moved to Mondays under the Ley Emiliani to create multiple long weekends for domestic travel.