One of the next national holidays falls on a Friday and will allow most Argentines to enjoy a short vacation.
The holidays are some of the most anticipated days for workers because they allow them to rest and spend time with their loved ones. Many Argentines look forward to the next long weekend of national scope to plan your short vacations. Being able to plan ahead for these days allows you to plan your free time so you can get the most out of these moments.
During these dates, there is an increase in economic activity throughout the country. Many people tend to use these extra days of rest to vacation and visit different parts of the country. This creates an increase in demand for the tourism sector, which receives thousands of visitors to its attractions, hotels, restaurants and businesses. In addition, Tourists will be able to learn about parts of the history that shaped Argentina and its beautiful landscapes.
Long weekend in Argentina: how much time is left?
September is characterized by being a month without national holidays, so we would have to wait until the next stage of the year to enjoy days off for all Argentines. The next long weekend will occur with the Holiday for tourism purposes on Friday, October 11.
The possibility of creating up to three dates similar to the aforementioned holiday in the national calendar is granted by the Law 27.399This regulation grants the State the power to organize the holidays of the year to commemorate the most important events and figures in our history. It also enables the creation of holidays for tourism purposes. to mobilize the country’s economy through travel of the Argentines.
It is also recalled that this type of holiday is supported by the Employment Contract Lawwhich considers it to have a status similar to other national holidays. This means that a Sunday rest is due and those who have to work will enjoy a Double pay for your workday.
What is being commemorated during the upcoming long weekend in Argentina?
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Ombudsman of the City of Buenos Aires
The holiday for tourist purposes on Friday, October 11 precedes the Day of Respect for Cultural Diversityon Saturday the 12th of the same month. This date commemorates the day on which the first recorded contact between Europeans and Americans took place, led by Christopher Columbus. The name of this holiday promotes historical reflection and respect for the native peoples for the thousands of losses they suffered at that time.
Source: Ambito
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