Thousands of Argentines will enjoy a new long weekend, taking advantage of the holiday to rest and recharge their batteries.
He holiday of November 18in commemoration of National Sovereignty Daywill be the last long weekend of the yearjust before the month of December arrives with the Christmas and New Year holidays. This day off will be highly anticipated by thousands of Argentines, who will be able to take advantage of it to rest and recharge their batteries. The break will be ideal for those looking for a break between work weeks, offering an opportunity to share moments with family and friends.
The tourism sector, as usually happens on these holidays, will be favored, since many will choose the opportunity to escape from routine and embark on trips. Sometimes, destinations close to home tend to be the easiest to choose, as they may be the most affordable. This trend increases reservations in hotels, restaurants and tourist activities, in addition to benefiting local businesses.
What is celebrated on National Sovereignty Day
He November 20 It is celebrated in Argentina on National Sovereignty Dayin memory of the battle of Vuelta de Obligado of 1845. This date was established in 1974 at the request of the historian José María Rosa. Argentine soldiers faced a situation of great disadvantage, they resisted the invasion of the Anglo-French forces, then the most powerful in the world. Under the government of Juan Manuel de Rosaswith the support from exile of General José de San Martín, the Argentines defended the territory against the colonial ambitions of France and England, which intended to penetrate with a fleet of 95 cargo ships, loaded with products destined for the province of Corrientes and to Paraguay.
The invaders tried to advance along the Paraná River, but the national troops, under the command of Lucio Mansillathey intercepted them in the Vuelta de Obligado strait, in San Pedro, province of Buenos Aires. Although the enemy soldiers vastly outnumbered and outgunned the Argentines, the resistance lasted for seven hours, managing to prevent the invaders from taking the coast, an essential condition for entering Argentine territory.
This episode was consolidated in history as a symbol of independence, freedom and national unityreaffirming Argentine sovereignty and leading to a peace treaty with France and Great Britain.
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When is the National Sovereignty Day holiday?
For November 2024, the government has defined that the holiday for National Sovereignty Day will be celebrated on Monday the 18th. With this modification in the official calendar, Argentines will be able to enjoy a long weekend that will extend from Saturday the 16th to Monday the 18thopening an ideal opportunity for rest.
This adjustment aims to promote tourism, inviting many to take the opportunity to take a getaway, organize pending activities or simply disconnect and rest.
2024 Remaining National Holiday Calendar
According to the official government calendar, after National Sovereignty Day, there are only two holidays for the rest of the yearboth in December:
- Sunday December 8: Day of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.
- Wednesday December 25: Christmas.
Source: Ambito
