Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity 2026, 2027 and 2028
The Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity celebrates the diversity among native Americans and Europeans in Argentina. It is celebrated the same day as Columbus Day in other parts of the world.
In 2026, Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity falls on Thursday 8 October. The holiday will be on Monday 11 October in 2027.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 Oct | Thu | Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity |
| 2027 | 11 Oct | Mon | Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity |
| 2028 | 9 Oct | Mon | Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity |
| Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. | |||
The holiday commemorates the day that Christopher Columbus first discovered the Americas. The holiday was first celebrated in Argentina in 1917 and is now a public holiday on the second Monday in October.
Argentina officially calls the day “Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity,” although many in the country still call it by its older name, Dia de la Raza or “Day of the Race.” Originally, the day was designed to celebrate the Hispanic influence on the Americas, but it has since evolved to include all cultures in the country.
Previous Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 Oct | Sun | Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity |
| 2024 | 11 Oct | Fri | Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity Holiday |
| 12 Oct | Sat | Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity |