Next long weekend in Argentina is August 17 for San Martín Day

After the July 9 Independence Day holiday, the next long weekend in Argentina falls on August 17, when the country commemorates the death of General José de San Martín. The holiday, a Monday, creates a three-day break from Saturday August 15 to Monday August 17 Source: Infobae, Clarín, La Voz.

The holiday

August 17 is a national holiday marking the Paso a la Inmortalidad of General José de San Martín, a key figure in South American independence. Although the holiday is legally transferable, the government kept it on its original date because it falls on a Monday Source: Clarín, La Voz. This allows for a long weekend without adjustments.

Working on the holiday

Most workers in public and private sectors will have the day off. However, essential services may require staff to work. According to Argentina's Labor Contract Law (Article 166), those who work on a holiday must be paid double their usual salary — the regular day's pay plus an extra 100%. Workers who choose not to work still receive normal pay and cannot be penalized Source: La Voz.

Other upcoming holidays

Remaining 2026 holidays include: October 12 (Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural), November 20 (Día de la Soberanía Nacional), December 7 (non-working day), December 8 (Inmaculada Concepción), and December 25 (Christmas) Source: Clarín.