Overview
- Argentina’s Semana Santa runs from Thursday, April 2, to Sunday, April 5, with April 2 a full national holiday because it coincides with Malvinas Day.
- The coincidence upgrades the usual non‑labourable Thursday to holiday status, giving most workers a four‑day block of time off.
- Travel demand in Argentina is surging early, with higher domestic airfares, pricier packages and hotel occupancy often exceeding 90% in key destinations.
- In Spain, Andalucía’s regional day falls on Saturday, February 28, and will not move to Monday, creating a “festivo fantasma” affecting about 6.8 million people.
- Argentina also gains a March long weekend as Monday, March 23, is non‑labourable ahead of the inamovible memorial holiday on Tuesday, March 24, while San Carlos de Bolívar observes a local day off on Monday, March 2.