
We celebrate on December 25th Christmasthat is a National holiday in Argentina. In any case, the government of the Province of Buenos Aires decreed that the December 24th, 26th and 31st are administrative holidays for employees of the Buenos Aires public administration. In this way, those who work in this area have an extra long weekend of five days.
The measure was made official by the Decree 3063/2025which was published in the Official Gazette of the Province of Buenos Aires on Tuesday, December 23, with the signature of the Governor Axel Kicillof. That’s what the regulations say Christmas and New Year celebrations “are traditionally celebrated by citizens through the unification and bringing together of families and groups,” which is why there is a “deep religious and commemorative meaningTherefore, “in the province of Buenos Aires, they cause many citizens to travel to different parts of the province and the country to meet to celebrate them.”
“To this end, It is considered advisable to agree on appropriate measures to enable and promote the above-mentioned celebrations.especially for all those people who live far from their loved ones,” the decree says.
In this sense, these are the reasons why it was decreed Administrative leave on December 24th, 26th and 31st in the area public administration of the province. It’s worth making clear that there are some excepted to the following people who work in the public sector of the province:
It’s not enough either Banking institutions and financial institutions. In the meantime it remains in the Legislative, judiciary and municipalities The residents of Buenos Aires will decide whether to take the measure or not.
It is recalled that this Monday the national government officially a Holiday for national public administration as part of the end of year celebrations. The measure was ordered by the Decree 883/2025published in the Official Gazette. The regulation considers it appropriate to facilitate the organization, recreation and enjoyment of the celebrations. The measure is enough December 24th and 31stwhy nationals cannot enjoy a long weekend.