Will Monday tomorrow be a holiday? Everything you need to know about March 23rd

As the first week of March comes to an end, many Argentinians are questioning what will happen next Monday, the 23rd. The question is valid, especially because tomorrow Monday is a holiday in a certain sense, though with an important particularity. According to the official calendar published by the Chief of Cabinet, this day has a special status: it is a non-working day for tourism purposes, which sets it apart from a traditional national holiday.

This categorization arises from a decision by the Executive Power aimed at creating a tourism bridge. Since March 24th is the National Day of Memory for Truth and Justice (an unmovable holiday), the government decided to grant non-working status to the preceding Monday to extend the weekend break. However, this authority has limits: it can only be applied three times a year, and March is the first time it is used.

Legal difference between holiday and non-working day: How does it impact your wallet?

Understanding the distinction is crucial, especially for workers. Law 20,744 on Employment Contracts clearly states this in articles 181 and 182. On a national holiday, rest is mandatory, and employers must comply with Sunday rest regulations. If an employee works during a holiday, they are entitled to double pay for a regular day.

In contrast, non-working days function differently: the decision to work depends solely on the employer. If the employer decides that work will be performed on a non-working day, the employee will receive regular salary, without the holiday bonus. This difference is fundamental to understanding how tomorrow Monday will be treated across different sectors.

Services and activities: What operates and what doesn’t on March 23?

Although it’s not a traditional national holiday, many institutions have confirmed they will be closed or will operate with limited services. Here’s the overview:

Closed or with limitations:

• Public Administration: Government offices nationwide will be closed.
• Banks: Branches will not serve, and no in-person procedures, stock market operations, or currency exchanges will be available. However, ATMs, online banking, digital wallets, debit and credit cards, and bank transfers will remain operational.
• Schools: No classes in public and private educational institutions.
• Transport: Buses will operate with limited services and reduced frequency.

Operating normally:

• Supermarkets: All branches will serve customers without interruption.
• Tolls: Will operate like a regular weekend, with peak hours between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. (provincial direction) and from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (city center).

Special parking in CABA: In the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, a particular regulation applies. Parking will be permitted on avenues and streets where it is usually prohibited between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. However, 24-hour zones without exceptions, such as passages, Metrobús streets, shared streets, parallel spaces, and bike lanes, will remain off-limits. Metered parking will not be in effect.

Holiday and non-working day calendar: Plan the rest of 2026

To avoid surprises with other important dates, here is the complete list of holidays and special days remaining in 2026:

March: Monday 23 will function as a tourism non-working day, followed by Tuesday 24 (National Day of Memory for Truth and Justice, an unmovable holiday).

April: Thursday 2 (Veterans and Fallen in the Malvinas War Day and Holy Thursday) and Friday 3 (Good Friday).

May: Friday 1 (Labor Day) and Monday 25 (May Revolution Day).

June: Monday 15 (Passage to Immortality of General Martín Miguel de Güemes) and Saturday 20 (Passage to Immortality of General Manuel Belgrano).

July: Thursday 9 (Independence Day) and Friday 10 (non-working day for tourism purposes).

August: Monday 17 (Passage to Immortality of General José de San Martín).

October: Monday 12 (Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity).

November: Monday 23 (National Sovereignty Day).

December: Monday 7 (non-working day for tourism purposes), Tuesday 8 (Immaculate Conception) and Friday 25 (Christmas).

In summary, although tomorrow Monday is a holiday in the sense that most sectors will not have work activities, it is technically a non-working day with special characteristics. This legal distinction determines how those who work will be paid and which services will remain available. Now that you know the details, you can better plan your upcoming week.