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Surprising Extra Holiday in Argentina

Argentina declares an extra holiday on November 25, extending the long weekend for many citizens. Find out where and why.


Surprising Extra Holiday in Argentina

Buenos Aires, November 25 (NA) – Right after a national holiday, a large number of Argentines are enjoying this surprising extra holiday on Tuesday, November 25. According to Noticias Argentinas news agency, several people are benefiting from this unexpected day off, which extends the long weekend.

Holiday today, Tuesday, November 25: where and why

On Tuesday, November 25, the Buenos Aires towns of Olavarría, Presidente Perón, and Dennehy (9 de Julio party) will also have a holiday.

This is due to their respective founding anniversaries.

This is a municipal holiday for state, banking, and education employees; while it is optional for the rest of the activities, leaving the choice to employers.

When is the next long weekend in Argentina

The next holiday, within the framework of the Day of the Virgin, is Monday, December 8, which also forms a long weekend.

Argentina 2025 Holiday Calendar

Wednesday, January 1: New Year's Day

Monday, March 3 and Tuesday, April 4: Carnival

Monday, March 24: National Day of Memory for Truth and Justice.

Wednesday, April 2: Veteran's Day and the Fallen in the Malvinas War.

Thursday, April 18 and Friday, 19: Holy Week.

Thursday, May 1: Labor Day.

Friday, May 2: Non-working holiday for tourism purposes.

Sunday, May 25: May Revolution Day.

Monday, June 16: Day of the General's Passing to Immortality.

Wednesday, October 1: Respect for Cultural Diversity Day.

Friday, October 10: Respect for Cultural Diversity Day.

Friday, November 21: Non-working holiday for tourism purposes.

Monday, November 24: National Sovereignty Day (moved from 11/20).

Monday, December 8: Immaculate Conception of Mary.

Thursday, December 25: Christmas.

Monday, September 15: Day of General José de San Martín.

Monday, August 17: Day of the General's Passing to Immortality.

Monday, December 8: Immaculate Conception of Mary.

Monday, September 15: Day of General José de San Martín.

Monday, June 17: Day of General Martín Miguel de Güemes (moved from 6/17).

Friday, June 20: Day of the General's Passing to Immortality.

In both cases, this is due to their respective founding anniversaries.