New long weekend? The Government defined what will happen with the December 8 holiday

New long weekend? The Government defined what will happen with the December 8 holiday

November 29, 2024 – 12:30

The holiday of December 8 will be immovable and will be celebrated on its original date.

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With the end of the year approaching, many Argentines are paying attention to the holiday calendar to organize getaways or family gatherings. In this context, the focus is on the December 8Day of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, a key date in the month. However, the big question is whether this holiday will be moved to form a long weekend.

December 8 holiday: is it passed or not?

On December 8, the Day of the Immaculate Conception of Mary is celebrated, a religious commemoration of great importance in Argentina. This year, the day falls on a Sunday, raising expectations about whether it will be moved to take advantage of an extended break.

From the official government website they confirmed that this holiday is immovableso it will not be transferred. According to Law 27,399, which regulates these issues, some commemorative dates are fixed and cannot be modified except through new legislation. Therefore, this non-working day cannot be enjoyed by the majority of workers, as it does not coincide with a business day.

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In addition to this day, Argentines will have one last holiday of the year: Christmas. on Wednesday December 25 This significant date will be celebrated, marked by family gatherings, the traditional Christmas dinner and celebrations throughout the country.

With only two non-working days in December, workers and students will have to wait until next year to enjoy new holidays and long weekends.

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