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Argentina Banks to Close Thursday for Día del Bancario

The BCRA confirms a sector holiday that pauses markets, deferring in‑person transactions to the next business day.

Overview

  • Branches nationwide will not offer in‑person service on Thursday, November 6, as the sector marks the banking union’s founding day established in the collective agreement.
  • Digital channels remain available, including home banking, mobile apps, ATMs, card networks, digital wallets, and cash withdrawals at participating retailers.
  • In‑person procedures are suspended for the day, including teller deposits and withdrawals, account openings or closures, credit requests, and FX and market operations.
  • Transfers, cheque clearings, fund operations, and other maturities scheduled for November 6 will process on Friday, November 7, typically without interest or penalties.
  • Bank workers receive a sector bonus of $1,708,032.46 for 2025, and a 2.1% wage adjustment applies in November; additional closures on the BCRA calendar include November 21 and 24, and December 8 and 25.