It is a local holiday that affects the citizens of a town. In this note, all the details.
In Argentina, Holidays are more than just a rest: They represent key dates to celebrate and remember historical or cultural milestones. It is important not to confuse them with non-working days, which have particular characteristics and usually depend on the employer, generating differences in their application.
This Friday, January 17, a provincial holiday is added to the calendar, giving the opportunity to enjoy a long weekend. But why is this particular date celebrated and what activities stand out in this context?
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Where and why is Friday, January 17, a holiday?
Next Friday, January 17, a provincial holiday will be celebrated in the Buenos Aires town of Sierra de la Ventana, located in the party of Tornquist. This day marks the founding anniversary of this picturesque town, known for being one of the tourist destinations most notable in the province of Buenos Aires.
The anniversary includes a series of cultural events that bring together residents and visitors alike. From parades to artistic performances, the community celebrates its history and traditions. Among the most important celebrations in this town are: January 5 to commemorate the Provincial Festival of the Three Wise MenJanuary 17; anniversary of the town and February 11: patron saint festivities (Our Lady of Lourdes).
Sierra de la Ventana, along with Villa Arcadiaachieved notable demographic growth in recent years, consolidating itself as an attractive destination not only for its natural beauties, but also for its cultural and tourist proposal. This holiday is, without a doubt, a perfect opportunity to discover its charm.
Holidays 2025: immovable and transferable calendar
Immovable holidays of 2025
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Wednesday, Jan 1ro: New Year (unchangeable holiday)
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Monday, March 3 and Tuesday, March 4or: Carnival (unchangeable holiday)
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Monday March 24: National Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice (unchangeable holiday)
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Wednesday April 2: Veteran’s Day and those who fell in the Malvinas War (immovable holiday)
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Friday April 18: Good Friday (unchangeable holiday)
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Thursday May 1: Labor Day (unchangeable holiday)
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Sunday May 25: May Revolution Day (unchangeable holiday)
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Friday June 20: Passage to the Immortality of General Don Manuel Belgrano (immovable holiday)
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Wednesday, July 9: Independence Day (unchangeable holiday)
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Monday December 8: Day of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (unchangeable holiday)
Transferable holidays of 2025
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Monday June 16: Passage to the Immortality of General Don Martín Miguel de Güemes (moves from Tuesday, June 17)
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Sunday August 17: Passage to the Immortality of General Don José de San Martín (transferable holiday)
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Sunday, October 12: Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity (transferable holiday)
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Monday, November 24: DDay of National Sovereignty (moved from Thursday, November 20)
Source: Ambito
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