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Argentina Sets Nov. 21–24 Long Weekend; Buenos Aires Province Declares Nov. 13 Local Asueto

The moves aim to spur domestic travel, with municipal foundation anniversaries triggering a targeted public-sector break.

Overview

  • The national government shifted Día de la Soberanía Nacional from Thursday, Nov. 20, to Monday, Nov. 24, and designated Friday, Nov. 21, as a non‑working day for tourism.
  • The change creates a four‑day weekend from Friday, Nov. 21, through Monday, Nov. 24, for residents across Argentina.
  • Separately, Buenos Aires province set a local asueto for Thursday, Nov. 13, confirmed for state entities rather than the national calendar.
  • The Nov. 13 observance is tied to the foundation anniversaries of Salliqueló and Arribeños (General Arenales).
  • Private employers in the affected localities may choose whether to grant the Nov. 13 break, while public services adjust schedules accordingly.