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Leave and time off in Argentina

Employees in Argentina are entitled to time off work in a variety of different circumstances. For example, all employees are entitled to at least a certain amount of annual leave each year to use for holidays or relaxation. An employee’s specific legal annual leave in Argentina depends on their length of service. It’s important for employers in Argentina to fully understand these entitlements so they can ensure their employees get the leave they’re entitled to.

In this section, we’ll cover various types of employee leave in Argentina, including annual leave, sick leave, maternity and paternity leave, and more. We’ll also cover public holidays, of which there are at least 15 per year in Argentina. In short, this guide will take you through everything you need to know about employee leave as an employer in Argentina.

Leave in Argentina

Employees in Argentina are entitled to paid leave for various reasons. Here are the basic types of leave you need to be aware of as you put together your leave policy in Argentina.

Annual leave in Argentina

Annual leave in Argentina is granted according to each employee’s years of service. New employees are entitled to one day of leave for every 20 days worked. Once an employee has worked for an employer for six months, they are entitled to 14 days of leave.

After this point, annual leave entitlements are as follows:

  • 5–10 years: 21 calendar days of leave.
  • 10–20 years: 28 calendar days of leave.
  • 20+ years: 35 calendar days of leave.

Annual leave is paid in full by the employer including any benefits and bonuses the employee would have earned if they were at work.

Sick leave in Argentina

Employees in Argentina are also entitled to paid sick leave if they are too ill to work. The amount of paid leave they can get depends on their length of service. Employees who have worked for their employer for up to five years are entitled to three months of paid sick leave per year, while those who have worked for more than five years are entitled to six months of sick leave.

In either case, an employee’s sick leave entitlement is doubled if they have any dependents. Sick leave in Argentina is paid at 100% by the employer. However, this is covered by mandatory labour risk insurance, which also covers treatments and rehabilitation for work-related injuries or diseases. Employees can also get unpaid sick leave for an additional 12 months.

Public holidays in Argentina

There are 18 national holidays per year in Argentina. Employers can choose to count these as part of their employees’ annual leave entitlement or to grant them as additional days off. Moveable holidays are moved to the previous or following Monday depending on the day of the week they fall on.

Maternity, paternity, and parental leave in Argentina

Employees in Argentina are entitled to time off work when they or their partner gives birth. Read on for details about Argentina’s maternity and paternity leave policy.

Maternity leave in Argentina

Maternity leave laws in Argentina grant female employees 90 calendar days of maternity leave when they have a baby. Employees must take at least 30 days of leave before the birth of their child but can choose to start their leave up to 45 days in advance.

Maternity leave is paid in full by the social security system as a family allowance. Employees can choose to request additional unpaid leave of 3–6 months after their paid maternity leave is over. Once they return to work, employees are entitled to up to two half-hour breastfeeding breaks per day for up to a year.

Paternity leave in Argentina

Paternity leave in Argentina is quite limited compared to maternity leave. Fathers are entitled to two days of paid leave following the birth of a child, which must be taken immediately after the birth. This is paid at 100% of their normal remuneration rate by the employer. In some sectors, collective bargaining agreements may provide for additional leave. Some employees may also choose to use their earned annual leave to extend their paternity leave.

Parental leave in Argentina

There are no provisions for paid or unpaid parental leave in Argentine labour law. Of course, employers can choose to offer additional leave to parents as an employee benefit.

Adoption leave in Argentina

There are no specific provisions in Argentine labour law for adoption leave. Since maternity leave is only available to the birthing parents, adopting parents are only entitled to two days’ leave for the birth of the child they are adopting (paternity leave).

Other leave in Argentina

Employees in Argentina are also entitled to paid and unpaid leave for various reasons. Here are some of the main types of leave you might come across if you hire workers in Argentina.

Bereavement leave in Argentina

Employees can take three days of leave for the death of a parent, child, or spouse, and one day of leave for the death of a sibling.

Marriage leave in Argentina

Employees are entitled to 10 days of leave when they get married. This is paid at 100% of normal wages by the employer.

School exam leave in Argentina

Employees who are enrolled in high school or university are entitled to leave to study for exams. They can take up to three days of leave at a time, up to an annual maximum of 10 days.

Voting leave in Argentina

Employees are entitled to two hours’ leave to vote on election days.

Public holidays in Argentina

There are between 16 and 19 paid public holidays each year, including several ‘bridge holidays’ that last two days. Certain holidays are ‘moving holidays’, which means that they don’t fall on the same date every year. If one of these holidays falls on a Tuesday or Wednesday, it is scheduled for the Monday of that week. If it falls on a Thursday, Friday, or at the weekend, it is scheduled for the following Monday.

Public holidays in Argentina in 2025

Here are the public holidays observed in Argentina in 2025:

1 January
New Year’s Day
3 March
Carnival
4 March
Carnival
24 March
Truth and Justice Day
2 April
Malvinas Day
17 April
Maundy Thursday
18 April
Good Friday
1 May
Labour Day
2 May
Labour Day Holiday
25 May
Revolution Day
16 June
Martín Miguel de Güemes Day
20 June
Flag Day
9 July
Independence Day
15 August
Death of San Martin Holiday
17 August
Death of San Martin
12 October
Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity
24 November
National Sovereignty Day
8 December
Immaculate Conception
25 December
Christmas Day

Protect your employees and your business

As an employer in Argentina, you need to understand your employees’ rights and entitlements. But keeping up with them can be a lot of work.

When you hire workers with CXC, we’ll ensure your engagements are in line with all local, national and international employment regulations. That way, your workers will get their benefits they’re entitled to, and your business will be protected from risk.

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