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Commerce Workers’ Day Shifted to Monday, Sept. 29 With Major Retail Closures

A sector-wide pact shifts the observance to create a long weekend, granting feriado protections that require double pay for anyone who works.

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Los supermercados permanecerán cerrados por una jornada (Imagen ilustrativa).
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Overview

  • FAECYS and employer chambers agreed to move the 2025 observance from Friday, Sept. 26 to Monday, Sept. 29, making it a sectoral holiday across Argentina.
  • Supermarkets, hypermarkets, shopping centers and large retail chains are expected to close on Monday, while owner‑run neighborhood shops and some food‑court venues may open at their discretion.
  • Under Law 26.541 and CCT 130/75 the date is treated like a national feriado for covered workers, guaranteeing paid rest or a 100% pay surcharge for those who work.
  • Provincial unions announced enforcement actions with labor authorities, with Salta’s commerce union planning inspections and urging workers to report coercion or underpayment.
  • Union leaders highlighted historical gains and pressed for social dialogue, noting delayed homologation of a wage agreement affecting about 1.5 million workers and citing job losses reported by the SRT.