Holy Week in 2026 will begin on March 29 and end on April 5, with significant religious observances including Maundy Thursday on April 2 coinciding with a public holiday.
In Argentina, many people are eagerly looking at the calendar to determine the dates of Holy Week and Easter for 2026, following the first long weekend of the year due to the Carnival festivities. This liturgical period commemorates the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ and is highly anticipated each year for the extended holiday it brings.
In 2026, Holy Week will start on March 29 with Palm Sunday and culminate on April 5 with Easter Sunday. Notably, Maundy Thursday, which commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus, will fall on April 2. Although this day is traditionally a non-working holiday, it coincides with the Day of the Veteran and Fallen in the Malvinas War, highlighting its significance in Argentine culture and history.
The date for Easter is variable each year as it follows the lunar calendar, being calculated based on the first Sunday after the first full moon that occurs after the vernal equinox. The shift in dates makes it important for Argentines to plan for the Easter festivities, family gatherings, and religious observances.
