About Argentina Independence Day
Argentina Independence Day, the Día de la Independencia, is celebrated every year on July 9. It commemorates July 9, 1816, when delegates gathered at the Congress of Tucumán formally declared the United Provinces of South America independent from the Spanish crown — a decisive step that, alongside the May Revolution of 1810, defines the nation's birth. It is one of the most important public holidays in the Argentine calendar.
Falling in the depths of the southern-hemisphere winter, the day is marked by official ceremonies, flag-raisings and parades, with the President often leading commemorations. For families it is above all a day of warming food: the hearty corn-and-meat stew locro is the traditional dish, served alongside pastelitos and hot chocolate, while schools and communities stage patriotic acts recalling the founders of the republic.
Argentina Independence Day always falls on July 9, so the counter above counts down to the next one automatically. Whether you are planning a celebration, cooking a pot of locro or simply marking the date, add Argentina Independence Day to your own countdown page and count down to the Día de la Independencia.
Upcoming dates
| 2026 | Thursday, July 9, 2026next |
| 2027 | Friday, July 9, 2027 |
| 2028 | Sunday, July 9, 2028 |
| 2029 | Monday, July 9, 2029 |
| 2030 | Tuesday, July 9, 2030 |
FAQ
When is Argentina Independence Day?
Argentina Independence Day falls on July 9 every year. The countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes until the next one.
Why is Argentina Independence Day important?
It marks July 9, 1816, when the Congress of Tucumán declared independence from Spain — one of the founding moments of the Argentine nation.
How is Argentina Independence Day celebrated?
With official ceremonies, flag-raisings and parades, and family gatherings around traditional winter foods such as locro stew, pastelitos and hot chocolate.
What is the difference between July 9 and May 25 in Argentina?
May 25 marks the 1810 May Revolution that began self-government, while July 9, 1816 is the formal declaration of independence from Spain.