Take advantage of unexpected holidays for an express getaway. Discover the best destinations close to home and enjoy the long weekend to the fullest.
Holidays are the perfect opportunity to disconnect from the routine and discover new destinations without going too far. In the province of Buenos Aires, lShort getaways are becoming a trend, with options ranging from nature reserves to charming historic towns. One of these destinations is Lomas de Zamora, a place that combines tradition, nature and celebration.
For those looking to take advantage of this long weekend resulting from a new holiday in a party environment, Lomas de Zamora is presented as an unmissable option.
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Holiday: where a long weekend starts from January 24, 2025
January 24 marks the beginning of a long weekend in Lomas de Zamora thanks to its patron celebration, a tradition that honors local history and culture. This holiday not only benefits the neighbors, but also positions the municipality as an attractive destination for those who want to live a different experience near Buenos Aires.
Lomas de Zamora, founded as Pueblo de la Paz in 1861, has grown to become a vibrant district that combines history, nature and modernity. During the patron saint’s holiday, the city dresses up, with activities that reflect pride in its roots and its rich cultural identity.
Among the most notable points of Lomas is the Santa Catalina Provincial Natural Reserve, a green lung that invites you to connect with nature. Furthermore, the Municipal Palace, with its imposing French-inspired architecture and details Art Decostands as an emblem of the civic center and a must-see stop for those visiting the district.
The holiday also represents an opportunity to enjoy the cultural offerings of Lomas de Zamora, which includes theaters, cultural centers and a network of artistic institutions that enrich the lives of its inhabitants and visitors. The patron saint celebrations are usually the epicenter of this activity, with events that attract both locals and tourists.
Holidays 2025: immovable and transferable calendar
Immovable holidays of 2025
- Wednesday, January 1: New Year (unchangeable holiday)
- Monday, March 3 and Tuesday, March 4: Carnival (unchangeable holiday)
- Monday March 24: National Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice (unchangeable holiday)
- Wednesday April 2: Veteran’s Day and those who fell in the Malvinas War (immovable holiday)
- Friday April 18: Good Friday (unchangeable holiday)
- Thursday May 1: Labor Day (unchangeable holiday)
- Sunday May 25: May Revolution Day (unchangeable holiday)
- Friday June 20: Passage to the Immortality of General Don Manuel Belgrano (immovable holiday)
- Wednesday, July 9: Independence Day (unchangeable holiday)
- Monday December 8: Day of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (unchangeable holiday)
Transferable holidays of 2025
- Monday June 16: Passage to the Immortality of General Don Martín Miguel de Güemes (moves from Tuesday, June 17)
- Sunday August 17: Passage to the Immortality of General Don José de San Martín (transferable holiday)
- Sunday October 12: Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity (transferable holiday)
- Monday, November 24: National Sovereignty Day (moves from Thursday, November 20)
Source: Ambito
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