While many celebrate Valentine’s Day, a corner of Argentina adds this day to its holiday calendar for a historic anniversary that unites their community.
The holiday calendar in Argentina It usually brings surprises, and this year, the February 14 It will not be just for lovers. In a town in the country, this date will be a reason for rest and celebration, but not for romantic reasons, but for a Foundation Anniversaryl.
While many couples prepare to celebrate Valentine With special dinners and gifts, in a corner of the province of Good airS A fundamental milestone will be commemorated in its development. Discover where and why this day becomes a local holiday that joins a whole community in a great celebration.
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Where and why there is a holiday on February 14, Valentine’s Day
In the party of General La Madrid, located in the province of Buenos Aires, on February 14 it is not only synonymous with love, but also of History and tradition. On this date the founding anniversary of the district is commemorated, remembering the day it was officially established as a match in the year 1890.
The origin of General La Madrid is linked to Railroad progress and agricultural expansion in the region. The station The Rangeopened in 1883, was a key point in the development of the area, allowing communication with other locations and promoting economic growth. Years later, the surveyor Enrique Roux outlined the village of the town next to the railway station.
The founding process was promoted by Casimiro Laplacette and Silverio López Osornio, who distributed the land and established the bases of the future party. Finally, on February 14, 1890, the province of Buenos Aires sanctioned the law that gave official to the district of General La Madrid, separating it from the neighboring matches of Colonel Suárez, Laprida and Olavarría.
Every year, the inhabitants celebrate their anniversary with various events that include cultural activities, fairs and shows in the municipal spa. This tradition not only honors the history of the city, but also strengthens the sense of community, turning on February 14 a day of local and festive pride.
2025 holidays: immovable and transferable calendar
2025 immovable holidays
- Wednesday January 1: New Year (Inglavable Holiday)
- Monday 3 and Tuesday, March 4: Carnival (immovable holiday)
- Monday, March 24: National Memory Day for Truth and Justice (immovable holiday)
- Wednesday April 2: Veteran day and the fallen in the Malvinas War (immovable holiday)
- Friday April 18: Good Friday (immovable holiday)
- Thursday May 1: Workers’ Day (immovable holiday)
- Sunday May 25: May Revolution Day (Inglavable Holiday)
- Friday June 20: Step to the immortality of General Don Manuel Belgrano (immovable holiday)
- Wednesday July 9: Independence Day (immovable holiday)
- Monday, December 8: Immaculate Conception Day of Mary (immovable holiday)
2025 translatable holidays
- Monday, June 16: Step to the immortality of General Don Martín Miguel de Güemes (moves on Tuesday, June 17)
- Sunday, August 17: Step to the immortality of General Don José de San Martín (translatable holiday)
- Sunday, October 12: Day of respect for cultural diversity (translatable holiday)
- Monday, November 24: National Sovereignty Day (moves on Thursday, November 20)
Source: Ambito
