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Argentina Moves October Holiday to Oct. 10 and Sets Nov. 21–24 Long Weekend as Commerce Sector Marks Sept. 29 Closure

The changes target a tourism boost, with clear pay conditions for commerce staff.

La agenda de feriados nacionales vuelve a cobrar protagonismo tanto para quienes planifican escapadas turísticas.
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Los supermercados cerrarán por un día.
Se viene una jornada de descanso para el lunes próximo (Imagen ilustrativa).

Overview

  • Jefatura de Gabinete formalized the transfer of the Sunday, Oct. 12 national holiday to Friday, Oct. 10 via Resolution 139/2025.
  • Decree 614/2025 authorizes shifting weekend trasladable holidays and establishes a four‑day November break with Nov. 21 as a tourism non‑working day and Nov. 24 as Día de la Soberanía Nacional.
  • FAECYS and business chambers moved the Día del Empleado de Comercio to Monday, Sept. 29, so supermarkets, shopping centers and many chains will close nationwide.
  • Under Law 26.541, commerce employees who work on Sept. 29 must be paid at holiday rates, while those who do not work receive their normal pay.
  • Multiple Buenos Aires municipalities set local asuetos in late September, including Sept. 25–26 (Bayauca, San Emilio, Merlo, Maipú, Carmen de Areco) and Sept. 29 (San Miguel del Monte, San Miguel Arcángel, General Alvarado), which primarily bind the public sector and are optional for private employers.