ArgentinavsBrazil
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
11
Only Argentina
7
Only Brazil
What the numbers say
In 2026, Argentina has 16 nationwide public holidays and Brazil has 12, so Argentina gets 4 more days off. They line up on 5 dates, including Año Nuevo, Viernes Santo, Día del Trabajador and Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Argentina has 15 on working days (1 fall on a weekend), against 10 for Brazil (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Argentina offers 9 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 6 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Brazil offers 7 and 3. Argentina has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is February in Argentina and April in Brazil.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Argentina
Brazil is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Brazil
Argentina is working these days.