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