he Sovereignty Day It is celebrated every November 20. This is it Transferable vacation that Chief of Staff The move was determined by the day in 2025, because it falls on a Thursday: now it will be celebrated with a holiday Monday 24 November. In addition, the long weekend will add another day of rest for many workers: Friday the 21st, which is… Non-working day For tourism purposes.
National Sovereignty Day, It was originally passed on Thursday, November 20, due to its nature as a “transferable” holiday. This measure, designed to maximize your weekend, is based on regulations that stipulate that you can run on the following Monday, i.e. 24 November, and thus becomes A mandatory national holiday for all employees and students in the country.
At the same time, Friday 21 November Designated as A Non-working day for tourism purposes. Unlike national holidays, attendance at the workplace during this day is at the discretion of each employer. The government has the power to set up to three of these days annually, with November being the last in 2025, with the other days being used in May and August. If you work, the salary is simple. That means it The employment situation on Friday will directly depend on the decision of each company.
he November 20 Commemorates National Sovereignty DayIn memory Battle of the Vuelta de Obligadowhich happened in 1845. On this day, the forces of the Argentine Confederation, led by a government, fell Juan Manuel de Rosas By order of the general Lucio Mansillathey stubbornly resisted A Invasion of the powerful Anglo-French fleet. This measure even had the strategic support of the general Joseph San Martin From outside.

Despite the notorious numerical inferiority and adverse conditions, the defense of the Paraná River coast lasted seven hours at a narrow geostrategic point known as Forced return. This achievement was crucial to preventing foreign powers from controlling the waterway that consolidated the region Defending autonomy and national territory Against external interference.
It is necessary to understand Legal distinction between a national holiday and a day offestablished by the Employment Contract Law (20744). Article 181 states that: National holidays The same rules apply to Sunday rest. This means that if an employee is called to work, he must receive… Wage equivalent to twice the usual day.
On the other hand, Article 182 indicates that Non-working days They are from Optional character To the employer. If the employer decides to work on non-working days, the employee will receive his salary Simple salarywithout any additional fees.