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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Carnival
Tuesday, February 9, 2027
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
SAT
06
Weekend
SUN
07
Weekend
MON
08
Bridge Day
TUE
09
Holiday
4-day weekend with a bridge day on February 8
📣 Traveler notes
Argentina is a large country in southern South America, featuring diverse landscapes that range from northern jungles and central grasslands to southern mountains.
- January 1: New Year's Day
- March 24: Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice
- April 2: Malvinas Day
- May 25: Day of the First National Government
- June 17: Anniversary of the death of Martín Miguel de Güemes
- Argentine communication is often direct, emotive, and conversational; personal questions are common. Elevated voices and interruptions usually signal passion, not conflict. Cheek kissing is standard for greetings in cities (especially among women); handshaking is typical in rural areas. While time is flexible, punctuality is expected for business meetings. Profanity is used frequently but is usually not intended as an offense. Sensitive topics include the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), domestic politics, and comparisons with neighboring countries.
About this holiday
Carnival is a festive season observed near the end of the pre-Lenten period (Quinquagesima), encompassing Shrove Sunday, Shrove Monday, and Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras).