May 1, 2025, falls on a Friday and is Labor Day, one of the most important holidays of the year, and it’s also a long weekend, so getaways near Buenos Aires are perfect. If you’re in Buenos Aires, many places are closed, but there’s always somewhere to go and enjoy the fact that there aren’t so many people everywhere.Want to know what’s open this May 1 in Buenos Aires?
What’s open on May 1 in Buenos Aires and what isn’t
If you’re using public transportation on May 1 in Buenos Aires, keep in mind that it’s running on a Sunday schedule, so buses, trains, and subways will run less frequently.
Subways and the Premetro start running at 8 a.m. and, following the typical low frequency of a Sunday, end the day, depending on the direction, around 10 p.m. (the Premetro at 9 p.m.).
Supermarkets in Buenos Aires are closed on May 1. Some of them will operate with reduced staff and hours.
What’s happening at some of Buenos Aires’ most important parks this May 1
The Ecological Reserve, the Botanical Garden, and the Ecopark are closed this holiday.
All national and municipal museums, such as the Sívori Museum or the Museum of Fine Arts, are closed on May 1.
What about the theaters in Buenos Aires? The Complejo Teatral de Buenos Aires and the Teatro San Martín are closed. The same goes for the Centro Cultural 25 de Mayo.
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Buenos Aires ( Malba) is open on May 1, as is the Teatro Colón.
Fancy going to the movies and grabbing some popcorn? Perfect. The movie theaters in Buenos Aires are open: all Cinemark Hoyts locations and Cinepolís are open this Labor Day in Buenos Aires, with showings starting at noon.
Demonstrations for May 1st, Labor Day, in Buenos Aires
In 2026, the CGT march to Plaza de Mayo will not take place on May 1 but on April 30 starting at 3 p.m. A security operation will be deployed around the National Congress building due to the march organized by the labor union.
This May 1 holiday marks a mega long weekend. If you’re in Buenos Aires, don’t miss these plans and getaways if you can get a little far away.