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Argentina Confirms May 1 Holiday and May 2 as Optional Tourism Day

The government designates May 2 as a non-working day to boost domestic tourism, leaving work discretion to employers while banks and schools close nationwide.

¿Es feriado este viernes 2 de mayo en Argentina?
¿Es feriado el viernes 2 de mayo?
Tiendas cerradas en el centro comercial Westfield La Maquinista.
¿Es feriado el 2 de mayo en la Argentina?

Overview

  • May 1, 2025, remains an inamovible national holiday for Día del Trabajador, with mandatory nationwide observance.
  • May 2, 2025, is a non-working day for tourism purposes under Law 27.399, giving employers the discretion to grant leave or require work at regular pay rates.
  • Banks and schools will close on May 2, aligning with the official banking holiday list and the Ministry of Education's calendar.
  • The government aims to stimulate domestic tourism through this four-day weekend, part of a broader tourism-promotion initiative outlined in Decree 1027/2024.
  • The official holiday schedule, maintained by the Jefatura de Gabinete, provides transparency on holiday classifications and employer obligations.