Overview

• Many supermarkets and stores in sectors such as clothing, electronics, construction and real estate did not open, with low early-morning activity reported in Santa Fe.
• CAME announced earlier this month that the observance moved from Friday 26 to Monday 29 September and advised employers to agree work arrangements for the day.
• Shops are not required to close, and owners may open or employees may work voluntarily under holiday-style pay protections.
• Alvear Supermercados kept Santa Fe city branches closed while opening locations in Santo Tomé and Recreo, with similar decisions reported by Bottai Inmobiliaria and Gilcomat.
• Banks operated normally nationwide under separate agreements, with bank employees’ holiday set for 6 November.