The holidaysin October 2026 will have the central date of Monday the 12th, which will lead to a long weekend of three days in Argentina. The break will extend from Saturday the 10th to Monday the 12th, in the context of the Day of the Race.
Additionally, the calendar of holidays in November 2026 will add a national day on Monday the 9th due to the visit of pope León XIV. This date will coincide with the holiday for the Day of National Sovereignty, which will be moved to Monday the 23rd.
When is the next long weekend in October 2026
What the holiday on Monday, October 12 establishes
Monday, October 12, 2026, is a non-movable national holiday. The date is covered by Law 27.399 and coincides with the start of the work week.
Regarding compensation, Article 166 of the Labor Contract Law states that those who work during a national holiday must receive their normal pay plus a 100% surcharge, meaning double pay.
What the holiday on Monday, October 12 establishes
What holiday will there be in November 2026 for the visit of Pope Leo XIV
Monday, November 9, 2026 will be a national holiday due to the official visit of Pope Leo XIV, according to confirmation attributed to the Minister of National Security, Alejandra Monteoliva.
This day will create a long weekend from Saturday, November 7 to Monday, November 9. The measure is part of the organization of the papal visit to the country.
What will the long weekends in November 2026 be
November will have two consecutive long weekends on the calendar, each with three days of rest.
From Saturday, November 7 to Monday, November 9: national holiday for the visit of Pope Leo XIV.
From Saturday, November 21 to Monday, November 23: long weekend for National Sovereignty Day, whose holiday will be moved to Monday the 23rd.
