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Public Holiday Regional: AR-D

Exaltation of the Holy Cross Day

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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

📣 Traveler notes

Argentina is a diverse South American country with varied climates and landscapes, ranging from northern jungles to central grasslands and 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 expressive and often direct. Greetings frequently include cheek kissing in major cities (a light sound on the right and left cheeks, common among women, and sometimes between men departing), or handshaking. While social appointments may be flexible, business meetings require punctuality. Visitors should handle sensitive topics, such as the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) or Argentine political history, with care, and avoid using symbols associated with rival countries.

About this holiday

Exaltation of the Holy Cross Day is a Catholic holy day of obligation, requiring adherents to attend Mass and observe rest from work and recreation.