Carnival brings color and tradition to the March holidays, perfect for resting, traveling or enjoying celebrations throughout the country.
With only one national holiday in January and February, workers are already counting the days to the Carnival. This long-awaited break will be a perfect opportunity to disconnect and enjoy one of the most joyful and colorful celebrations of the year. Between tradition and fun, holidays are presented as the ideal time to recharge your batteries.
The beginning of the working year is usually intense, and that is why Carnival arrives like an oasis on the calendar. In addition to being a break in the routine, this holiday offers the possibility of exploring unique traditions and taking advantage of a long weekend for tourism or simply to relax with family or friends.
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What days do Carnival holidays fall?
Carnival, one of the most anticipated festivities, will be celebrated this year on Monday, March 3 and Tuesday, March 4. These two days are national holidays and mark a perfect break to plan getaways or participate in celebrations in different regions of the country.
Carnival has roots in ancient pagan traditions, such as Roman Saturnalia and the Greek Dionysian festivals. With the spread of Christianity, this festival became the prelude to Lent, a 40-day period of reflection and penance before Easter week. In this context, Carnival became a space of indulgence prior to religious restrictions.
Each region of the country celebrates Carnival in a unique way. From the colorful parades of comparsas in northern Argentinaeven the little ones neighborhood celebrationsthe holiday unites communities around music, costumes, and shared joy. It is an open invitation to learn about the cultural diversity of Argentina.
Among the most iconic Carnivals, the one of Gualeguaychú and Corrientes, recognized for their magnitude and spectacle. However, small towns also celebrate with parades, music and local cuisine, offering an authentic and welcoming experience. As the organizers of the Gualeguaychú Carnival say: “It is the event where Joy becomes a universal language.“
Holidays 2024: immovable and transferable calendar
Immovable holidays of 2025
- Wednesday, January 1: New Year (unchangeable holiday)
- Monday, March 3 and Tuesday, March 4: Carnival (unchangeable holiday)
- Monday March 24: National Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice (unchangeable holiday)
- Wednesday April 2: Veteran’s Day and those who fell in the Malvinas War (unchangeable holiday)
- Friday April 18: Good Friday (unchangeable holiday)
- Thursday May 1: Labor Day (unchangeable holiday)
- Sunday May 25: May Revolution Day (unchangeable holiday)
- Friday June 20: Passage to the Immortality of General Don Manuel Belgrano (immovable holiday)
- Wednesday, July 9: Independence Day (unchangeable holiday)
- Monday December 8: Day of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (unchangeable holiday)
Transferable holidays of 2025
- Monday June 16: Passage to the Immortality of General Don Martín Miguel de Güemes (moves from Tuesday, June 17)
- Sunday August 17: Passage to the Immortality of General Don José de San Martín (transferable holiday)
- Sunday October 12: Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity (transferable holiday)
- Monday, November 24: National Sovereignty Day (moves from Thursday, November 20)
Source: Ambito
