This year, the holiday falls on Monday the 16th and Tuesday the 17th of February, making for a four-day long weekend. In the context of the start of the new year, right after the national holiday, a large number of Argentines are enjoying a surprising extra day off this Monday, January 5th. According to the Argentine News Agency, many are benefiting from this unexpected day of rest, creating their own long weekend of up to three days. Holiday today, Monday, January 5th: where and why. This Monday, January 5th, is a holiday for the Buenos Aires district of Carlos Tejedor, located in the west of the Province, as it celebrates its founding anniversary. This is a local holiday for state, bank, and education employees; while it is optional for the rest of the activities, leaving it to the employer's discretion. When is the next long national weekend in Argentina. The next holiday will be a double one, as part of the carnival festivities.
