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Malvinas Day

Thursday, April 2, 2026

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Every 2 April is Malvinas Day in Argentina, to mark the time in 1982 when Argentine forces occupied the Malvinas, seizing them from British control, and sparking the 74-day Falkland War. In 2027, Malvinas Day falls on Friday 2 April. The holiday will be on Sunday 2 April in 2028. Formerly, Argentina celebrated a day with a very long name: “The Day of Argentine Sovereignty over the Malvinas, Sandwich, and South Atlantic Islands”. But in 2001, Malvinas Day took the place of this older holiday. The day is meant as a tribute to the over 600 Argentine soldiers who died during the 10-week conflict over the Falkland Islands. Argentina continues to protest the United Kingdom’s assumption of sovereignty over the islands to this day.

History

Every 2 April is Malvinas Day in Argentina, to mark the time in 1982 when Argentine forces occupied the Malvinas, seizing them from British control, and sparking the 74-day Falkland War This observance marks an important moment in history, observed annually as a day of reflection and commemoration.

How It's Celebrated

The holiday will be on Sunday 2 April in 2028. Formerly, Argentina celebrated a day with a very long name: “The Day of Argentine Sovereignty over the Malvinas, Sandwich, and South Atlantic Islands”. But in 2001, Malvinas Day took the place of this older holiday

Other Years

2027 Fri
2 Apr
2028 Sun
2 Apr
2026 Thu
2 Apr
2025 Wed
2 Apr

Countries

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