Overview

• Online travel agencies reported a surge in late demand after the move was confirmed, with Despegar citing a 97% jump in searches overall, 141% for domestic destinations and 55% for international.
• Mar del Plata hotel reservations climbed to about 55% at the long weekend’s start and could reach 60%, though local tourism leaders expect occupancy below prior years due to the late confirmation.
• Public services switched to holiday operations: ANSES offices are closed with digital channels active, banks are shut, and buses, subways and trains run reduced holiday timetables.
• Buenos Aires Province imposed heavy‑truck restrictions on key corridors including Autovía 2 and Route 11 to ease tourist traffic toward and from the coast.
• Under national labor law, work performed on Friday qualifies for double pay, and the rescheduling led some events to shift dates, notably Villa General Belgrano’s Oktoberfest moving to November.