Public Holiday Nationwide

Pass to the Immortality of General Don José de San Martín

Monday, August 17, 2026

August 2026

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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

3-Day Block

SAT 15 Weekend

SUN 16 Weekend

MON 17 Holiday

3-day weekend (August 15 – August 17)

📣 Traveler notes

Argentina is a large South American country with diverse landscapes, including jungle, 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 direct and expressive; personal questions are considered curiosity. Conversations can be passionate, involving loud speech and interruptions. Public displays of affection, such as cheek kissing, are common in cities. Avoid comparing Argentina to neighboring countries.

About this holiday

The holiday commemorates national founders—individuals who were influential in establishing Argentina's governance or were military leaders in the war of independence.