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Surprising Holiday in Argentina: Where is December 1st a Holiday

On Monday, December 1, several Argentine cities have an extra holiday for patronal festivals and anniversaries. Find out which specific regions are affected and who it concerns.


Surprising Holiday in Argentina: Where is December 1st a Holiday

Buenos Aires, December 1 (NA) – The last month of the year begins, and a large number of Argentines are enjoying a surprising extra holiday. According to Noticias Argentinas agency, several regions are benefiting from this unexpected day off, creating their own long weekend.

Holiday today, Monday, December 1: Where and why This Monday, December 1, is a holiday in the towns of General Viamonte, General Pinto, 9 de Julio, and Rojas in the province of Buenos Aires, due to patronal festivals and foundation anniversaries.

This is a municipal holiday for state, banking, and education sector employees; for other activities, it is optional, leaving the decision to employers.

When is the next long national weekend in Argentina The next holiday, for the Day of the Virgin, is Monday, December 8, which also forms a long weekend.