When do the 2026 Carnival holidays fall and why is it a long weekend?

After the start of 2026The Argentinians You already have a new one Holiday calendar for resting and organizing various activities Family or with Friends. He National Government confirmed on its official website the Holiday calendar 2026which includes everything national holidaysso much immobile as transferableaccording to the Law 27.399 on the establishment of public holidays and long weekends.

After celebrating New Yearthe next long weekend It will be for the celebrations carnival in all Argentina. This way Argentinians can enjoy it four consecutive days of rest.

This is how the 2026 public holiday calendar was compiled after confirmation from the state government | profile

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When is the next long weekend in Argentina?

He Carnival holiday will be that Monday, February 16th and Tuesday, February 17thso one Four day long weekendAdding the Saturday and the Sunday.

What is the origin of Carnival in Argentina?

He Carnival in Argentina began to be celebrated Buenos Aires with the arrival of the Spanish. Its origin is Christianas it is associated with the days before Lent, a period associated with the traditional practice of “clean the meat” and the religious prohibition against consuming it while forty days that lasts this liturgical time.

During the Colonial eraThe popular industries they took part Masquerade balls in it La Rancheria Theaterwhile the wealthier classes celebrated House of Comedies.

On your part the Argentine carnival were historically influenced by Dances and the traditional Play with water in the districts. They threw themselves from the balconies Spring, hollowed-out eggs filled with waterbucket with Lavender water for friends and even Salt water for rivals.

Already in 20th centurythe strong influence of the Italian and Spanish immigrants redefined and embraced Carnival Rhythms, Dances And Clothing typical of their places of origin. Over time, the passage of the Candombe troops at Murgaswho began to dance and play in the Neighborhood courses.

However, after that Civil-military coup of 1976He carnival was removed official calendarwhich entailed the suspension of her Street demonstrations and a strong one Invisibility in public spaces.

With the return of the Democracy in 1983the phenomenon carnivalesque It once again gained strength in the districts and regained its presence in public spaces. Finally in 2010The National holidays: Carnival Monday and Tuesday.