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Argentina Confirms Oct. 10 National Holiday as New Local Asuetos Create September Breaks

Authorities are using national and subnational tools to boost domestic tourism, resulting in staggered, jurisdiction‑specific non‑working days.

Overview

  • By Resolution 139/2025 under Law 27.399, the Jefatura de Gabinete moved the Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural from Sunday, October 12 to Friday, October 10, creating a nationwide long weekend aimed at stimulating travel.
  • Buenos Aires Province set Monday, September 8 as a non‑working day for the provincial public administration and Banco Provincia branches in affected areas, with listed localities including San Pedro, Carhué, La Niña, José Benito Casas and Colonia El Toro.
  • Municipal asuetos in early September include Tuesday, September 9 in San Fernando and El Triunfo (Lincoln) for local patronal and founding commemorations, which apply only within those jurisdictions.
  • Friday, September 12 will be a local non‑working day in Baigorrita (General Viamonte) for its anniversary, adding another localized long‑weekend opportunity in Buenos Aires Province.
  • A new round of local asuetos on Monday, September 15 covers Paso de los Libres (Corrientes), Rawson (Chubut), Río Ceballos and Villa Dolores (Córdoba) and Salta, with public‑sector closures and optional leave for private employers.