In Argentina, citizens enjoy an extra holiday this Monday, February 3rd, which comes as a surprise to many. This unexpected day off provides the opportunity to create a long weekend for those who can enjoy it.
The holiday on Monday, February 3rd, is celebrated in the town of Caseros, Entre Ríos, to commemorate the Battle of Caseros. On this occasion, the holiday is mandatory for municipal and banking employees, being optional for other activities, subject to the decision of employers.
The next national long weekend in Argentina will be during Carnival in 2025, which, according to the Government, will be celebrated in March. It will be on Monday, March 3rd, and Tuesday, March 4th, extending the long weekend to four days by adding Saturday, March 1st, and Sunday, March 2nd.
The holiday calendar in 2025 in Argentina includes January 1st (New Year's Day), March 24th (National Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice), April 2nd (Veterans Day and Fallen in the Malvinas War), May 1st (Labor Day), and other important holidays in the nation.