Argentina National Day

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  1. 1816Independence declared in Tucumán
  2. 1810May Revolution began
  3. 1816United Provinces declared sovereignty

The story behind the day

Argentina celebrates Independence Day on 9 July, marking the 1816 declaration of independence by the Congress of Tucumán. The date completed the political break that began with the May Revolution of 1810.

The holiday is one of Argentina's most important civic anniversaries, linking national sovereignty with provincial history and the long independence struggles of South America.

Today Tucumán carries special symbolic weight, while Buenos Aires and towns across the country mark the day with flags, official ceremonies, folk music, school events and family meals.

  1. 20269 July 2026 · Thursday
  2. 20279 July 2027 · Friday
  3. 20289 July 2028 · Sunday
The flag
Argentina flag

The Argentine flag has light blue and white horizontal bands with the Sun of May in the centre on the state flag. The colours are associated with the independence movement, and the sun recalls the May Revolution.

Argentine Independence Day food is asado — the great Argentine barbecue that brings everyone together around the grill for hours of eating, drinking Malbec and talking.

What to eat

AsadoArgentine barbecue — beef ribs, chorizo, morcilla and offal grilled slowly over hardwood coals by the asador for hours.
EmpanadasBaked or fried pastries filled with spiced beef, chicken or ham and cheese — the hand-held Argentine staple at every gathering.
MilanesaBreaded fried beef or chicken schnitzel — Argentina's most everyday dish, eaten with fried egg on top (milanesa a caballo).
LocroHearty Andean stew of white corn, beans, pork and squash — the patriotic dish eaten on national holidays in winter.
AlfajoresShortcake biscuits sandwiched with dulce de leche and rolled in chocolate or coconut — Argentina's beloved everyday sweet.
Dulce de lecheSlow-cooked caramel milk spread — Argentina's national obsession, spread on everything from toast to ice cream.

What to drink

MalbecMendoza Malbec — deep, velvety Argentine red wine that has made Argentina one of the world's great wine destinations.
MateYerba mate infusion drunk from a gourd through a metal straw — Argentina's defining social ritual, shared all day long.
Fernet con CocaFernet-Branca herbal bitter mixed with Coca-Cola — Argentina's unofficial national cocktail, especially popular in Córdoba.
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Culture on National Day

Argentine national identity is built on tango, football and the asado grill — a culture of passion, argument and extraordinary creative output from the country that gave the world Borges, Piazzolla and Messi.

TangoBuenos Aires tango — UNESCO-listed, performed in milonga dance halls from Palermo to San Telmo, the soul of Argentine culture.
Football (Fútbol)Argentina is a football nation above all else — the passion for River Plate vs Boca Juniors defines Argentine social life.
Casa Rosada ceremonyThe official July 9 independence ceremony is held at the Casa Rosada and Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires.
Fiesta Nacional de la IndependenciaThe national independence celebrations in Tucumán — the city where independence was declared in 1816.