Carnival has already passed this year.
Monday, February 16, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, February 16, 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 8
- Day of year
- 47
- Local time zone
- America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
- Currency
- ARS
All 2026 dates
In 2026, Carnival is observed on 2 separate dates in Argentina.
| Date | Weekday |
|---|---|
| February 16, 2026 | Monday |
| February 17, 2026 | Tuesday |
Long-weekend planner
Carnival falls on a Monday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Argentina, Carnival is observed on February 16, 2026, February 17, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Carnival falls on a Monday.
Yes. Carnival is a public holiday observed nationwide in Argentina.
Carnival was on February 16, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Carnival in Argentina is on February 8, 2027.
Other public holidays in Argentina 2026
- New Year's Day (Año Nuevo)Jan 1
- Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice (Día Nacional de la Memoria por la Verdad y la Justicia)Mar 24
- Day of the Veterans and Fallen of the Malvinas War (Día del Veterano y de los Caídos en la Guerra de Malvinas)Apr 2
- Good Friday (Viernes Santo)Apr 3
- Labour Day (Día del Trabajador)May 1
- May Revolution (Día de la Revolución de Mayo)May 25
- Anniversary of the Passing of General Martín Miguel de Güemes (Paso a la Inmortalidad del General Martín Miguel de Güemes)Jun 15
- General Manuel Belgrano Memorial Day (Paso a la Inmortalidad del General Manuel Belgrano)Jun 20
- Independence Day (Día de la Independencia)Jul 9
- General José de San Martín Memorial Day (Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín)Aug 17
- Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity (Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural)Oct 12
- National Sovereignty Day (Día de la Soberanía Nacional)Nov 23
- Immaculate Conception Day (Día de la Inmaculada Concepción de María)Dec 8
- Christmas Day (Navidad)Dec 25
About these dates
The Carnival date for Argentina 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.