Many people wonder whether Today, Friday December 26th, is a national holiday in Argentina. Based on the official calendar for 2025 published by the Chief of Staff, it can be confirmed that this is not the case and that this is the only holiday this week Christmasthat was this Thursday, December 25th.
However, some people may like one additional rest day on this day. This is because the workers of the Public Administration of the Province of Buenos Aires enjoy one Administrative leavewhich allows them to have one extra long weekend of five consecutive days. The measure was made official by the Decree 3063/2025which was published last Tuesday, December 23, in the Official Gazette of the Province of Buenos Aires with the signature of the Governor Axel Kicillof.
The measure aims to facilitate family unity and transfer on these days of “deep religious and commemorative significance,” which generate significant movements within and outside the province. It’s important to clarify this The provincial administrative holiday does not apply to certain sectors deemed essential for continuity of services. Exceptions are:
This is where they differ from workers in the national public sector. It is recalled that last Monday the government officially announced that Holiday for national public administration as part of the end of year celebrations. The measure was ordered by the Decree 883/2025published in the Official Gazette. The regulation considers it appropriate to facilitate the organization, recreation and enjoyment of the celebrations. The measure was achieved December 24th, but also applies to December 31st. Therefore, national civil servants will not be able to enjoy a long weekend in the coming weeks.
He next national holiday in Argentina it will be Thursday, January 1, 2026 to celebrate New Year. For this reason, services will be limited for most of the day.
With December 31st in mind, it’s important to understand this It is not a national holidayas it is not included in the list provided by Law 27.399, known as the “Law on the Establishment of Holidays and Long Weekends.” In any case, many industries offer services until lunchtime or until the end of the day to make it easier for employees to organize dinner in the evening. New Year’s Eve. It is now a Administrative leave for the national and public administration of Buenos Aires.
Although the final official calendar for 2026 has not yet been published by the state government, most of the mandatory rest days are expected for next year:
January
February
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December
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