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Buenos Aires Municipalities Set Oct. 20 and Oct. 27 Local Holidays, Creating Three-Day Weekends

Public offices will close in the affected districts, with private-sector leave subject to employer approval.

Octubre y un feriado que pocos esperaban, el cual otorgará un fin de semana largo para muchos.
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Overview

  • Monday, Oct. 27 is a municipal holiday in Marcos Paz, Alberti and 9 de Julio for foundation-anniversary observances.
  • Monday, Oct. 20 is a local holiday in José C. Paz, Ezeiza and Pirovano (Bolívar) tied to their founding dates.
  • These are municipal measures limited to specific Buenos Aires Province localities and are not national holidays.
  • Public-sector workers in those districts have a cessation of tasks, while private employees may rest only if authorized by their employers.
  • Weekend programs include cultural, religious and gastronomic events on Oct. 25–26, and the next nationwide long weekend runs Nov. 21–24 for Sovereignty Day.