Overview

• Since July 31, municipalities including Saladillo, Junín and Los Indios have declared foundation-day asuetos, followed by provincial holidays on August 1 in General Belgrano, Herrera Vegas and Tamangueyú.
• The national government invoked Law 27.399 to decree Friday, August 15 as a non-working tourism day, bridging to the immovable August 17 holiday commemorating General San Martín’s Paso a la Inmortalidad.
• Banks will suspend in-person operations for 72 hours from August 15 to 17, prompting customers to rely on home banking, mobile apps and ATMs.
• Tourism sector leaders such as Villa Gesell Mayor Gustavo Barrera have urged officials to add an October long weekend around the October 12 holiday to bolster regional economies.
• Under Law 27.399 and Decree 1027/2024, the executive can designate up to three annual non-working tourism days to honor local events and stimulate domestic travel.