2026 in Argentina

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Events in the year 2026 in Argentina

Incumbents

• President: Javier Milei
• Vice President: Victoria Villarruel

Events

January

• 15 January – The government declares the Muslim Brotherhood and its associate chapters in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as terrorist organizations. The organizations include the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, the Islamic Group, and the Islamic Action Front. ^[1]
• 30 January – The government declares a state of emergency in Chubut, Río Negro, Neuquén and La Pampa provinces due to wildfires. ^[2]

February

• 5 February – Argentina and the United States sign a trade agreement reducing tariffs on most goods. ^[3]
• 19 February – A general strike is held in protest against a labor reform bill proposed by the Milei government. ^[4]

Predicted and scheduled

• 12–26 September – 2026 South American Games ^[5]

Holidays

Further information: Public holidays in Argentina

Source: ^{[6] [7]}

• 1 January – New Year's Day
• 16–17 February – Carnival
• 24 March – Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice
• 2 April –
  • Malvinas Day
  • Good Friday
• 1 May – Labour Day
• 25 May – First National Government
• 15 June – Martín Miguel de Güemes Day
• 20 June – Flag Day
• 9 July – Independence Day
• 17 August – General José de San Martín Memorial Day
• 13 October – Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity
• 23 November – National Sovereignty Day
• 8 December – Immaculate Conception Day
• 25 December – Christmas Day

Art and entertainment

• List of Argentine submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
• List of 2026 box office number-one films in Argentina
• List of Argentine films of 2026

Deaths

• January 4 – Horacio Usandizaga, 86, senator (1995–2003) and mayor of Rosario (1983–1989) ^[8]
• January 17 – Guillermo Salatino, 80, sports journalist (Radio Continental). ^[9]
• January 21 – Raúl Guglielminetti, 84, intelligence officer and convicted criminal (Batallón de Inteligencia 601). ^[10]

References

1. "Muslim Brotherhood declared a terrorist organization in Argentina". MercoPress. 2026-01-15. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
2. "Argentine government declares state of emergency over Patagonia wildfires". Buenos Aires Herald. 2026-01-30. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
3. "Argentina and US sign a major trade deal to slash tariffs and boost a political alliance". AP News. 2026-02-06. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
4. "General strike to protest Milei's labor reforms starts in Argentina". France 24. 2026-02-19. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
5. "Santa Fe oficializó la creación del Comité para los Juegos Suramericanos 2026". Aire de Santa Fé. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
6. "Argentina Public Holidays". Public Holidays Global. Archived from the original on 5 December 2025. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
7. "Holidays and Observances in Argentina in 2026". Time and Date. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
8. "Murió Horacio Usandizaga, histórico dirigente de la UCR y primer intendente de Rosario tras el regreso de la democracia". Infobae. 4 January 2026. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
9. Arguello, Bautista (2026-01-17). "Falleció Guillermo Salatino, maestro y referente del periodismo deportivo". canaltenis.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-01-19.
10. De Vedia, Mariano (2026-01-22). "Murió Raúl Guglielminetti, un símbolo del espionaje de la dictadura que se infiltró en la democracia". LA NACION (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-01-23.