Finally the national holiday for Sovereignty Day will take place on Monday, November 18 – instead of November 20 as originally planned – and will represent the last long weekend of the year. The objective of its transfer was, precisely, to offer a perfect opportunity for tourist getaways or plans in the different cities of the country.
The November 18 holiday will also generate changes in the public transport, shops and ANSES payments. Find out how this commemorative day will affect the different services.
November 18 holiday: how transportation will work
He National Sovereignty Day will present changes in the frequency of subways, trains and buses. In detail this will mean that there will be a reduction in services in the different means of transport.
In detail, the Subways will operate with their usual schedule on Sundays and holidays. In general terms, the first formation of each line – and also of the premetro service – will leave at 8 in the morning from the head station. Then, the last trips will leave around 10:00 p.m. in the case of the underground service and 9:00 p.m. in the case of the premetro.
From Argentine Trains They reported that, on Monday, November 18, 2024the trains will run with the schedule of sundays and holidays.
On the other hand, the Tigre branch, between Saturday, November 16 and Monday, November 18, the trains will not arrive or depart to Retiro. This is due to a modernization work at the train entrance to the station. Consequently, during this period, trains will circulate on a limited route between Belgrano C and Tigre.
Finally, bus schedules vary depending on the company in charge of each line. However, It is usually common that during holidays they operate less frequently than usual.
How ANSES will pay for the November 18 holiday
As is customary, the national holiday modifies the payment schedule of the National Social Security Administration (Anses). In this way, the organization announced that there will be no deposits or attention in their offices during this day.
To guarantee that retirees, pensioners and ANSES beneficiaries do not face interruptions in their benefits, the payments stipulated for November 18 were reorganized for the days prior to the holiday. After the commemorative date, the organization will resume its normal tasks starting Tuesday, November 19.
What is commemorated on Monday, November 18
The Monday holiday seeks to commemorate the National Sovereignty Day in Argentina. The date remembers the Battle of the Vuelta de Obligadowhich took place in the waters of the Paraná River in 1845.
During this combat, the Argentine forces resisted the invasion of the Anglo-French fleets. Despite being at a notable numerical and technological disadvantage, Argentine soldiers managed to successfully defend the national territory.
The battle is considered one of the great acts of bravery in the configuration of our country and a symbol of the fight for national sovereignty. Despite a tactical defeat on the ground, it meant a diplomatic victory for the then Argentine Confederation, reinforcing the sense of unity and the defense of independence against foreign powers.
Source: Ambito
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