Argentinean Festivals and Events
January 1: Año Nuevo (New Year's Day)
January 6: Epiphany
January: Annual Folklore Festival - This event takes place the third week in January in Cosquín and is a coming together of the some of the countries best singers and dancers.
February: Annual Mate Festival - Mate is a popular herbal drink in Argentina that is celebrated during this multi-day festival.
March/April: Semana Santa (Easter Week) - Also Carnaval takes place in Humahuaca the Saturday before Ash Wednesday and is characterized by great food, music, dance, folklore, and water fights.
March: Vendimia Festival in Mendoza - This is a popular festival in Mendoza with music and dance, folklore and many other exciting cultural events.
May 1: Labor Day
May 25: First Patriotic Government (May Revolution)
May: Feast of the Virgen of Luján - Taking place in Luján, this is the month when many partake in the annual pilgrimage from the capital to honor the patron saint.
June 10: National Sovereignty Day (Malvinas Day)
June 20: Flag Day
July 9: Independence Day
August 17: Anniversary of the death of General Jose de San Martín
October: Columbus Day
November 10: Annual Gaucho Festival - This event takes place largely in Las Pampas and is spread over more than just the one day. This festival includes horse parades, dance and song, and great food.
November: November is a popular month for Art Festivals and Exhibitions
December 8: Immaculate Conception Day
December 25: Christmas Day
December 31: New Year's Eve
