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Surprising Holiday in Argentina: January 15th is Ranchos City's Anniversary

On Thursday, January 15th, a holiday was declared in the Argentine city of Ranchos to celebrate its founding anniversary. This is a local holiday for public sector, banking, and education employees, while for others it remains optional. The next long weekend in the country is expected in February during Carnival.


Surprising Holiday in Argentina: January 15th is Ranchos City's Anniversary

Buenos Aires, January 15 (NA) – In the context of the new year's start and while awaiting a new national holiday, a large number of Argentines are enjoying a surprising extra holiday this Thursday, January 15. According to Noticias Argentinas agency, many are benefiting from this unexpected day off, which breaks up the work week.

Holiday today, Thursday January 15: where and why This Thursday, January 15, is a holiday in the Buenos Aires locality of Ranchos, in the district of General Paz, as it celebrates its founding anniversary.

This is a local holiday for state, banking, and education employees; while it is optional for other 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. This year, it falls on Monday the 16th and Tuesday the 17th of February, making for a four-day long weekend.