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Christmas on Dec. 25 Is Argentina's Final 2025 Public Holiday as 2026 Calendar Awaits Release

Current law permits date transfers plus up to three bridge holidays to boost tourism.

Overview

  • TN reports that Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 are not national holidays, though many public offices, banks, and shops typically shorten hours.
  • Clarín published a month‑by‑month 2026 list based on statutory dates, noting it remains provisional until the government issues the official calendar.
  • Law 27,399 sets the rules for transferable holidays: those falling on Tuesday or Wednesday shift to the previous Monday, while those on Thursday or Friday move to the following Monday.
  • Decree 314/2025 authorizes adjustments when transferable holidays fall on a weekend, allowing a move to the following Monday or the preceding Friday at the Cabinet Chief’s discretion.
  • The first national holiday of 2026 is Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day), with additional bridge holidays possible pending an executive decision.