The last month of the year has come to an end Two non-transferable holidays And one of them poses Extended break For a large portion of Argentine citizens, this is why it is necessary What is the upcoming long holiday in December according to the law.
According to the holiday calendar published by the Ministry of Interior, Monday 8 December He is An immovable national holidayto commemorate the Day of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.
On this day, Sunday rest rules apply and an employee who provides his services during the holiday must be paid twice what he is paid on a regular day.
The holiday falls on Monday, and since it is non-transferable, it is not transferred to any other date, as provided by Law 27399. In this way, a very long weekend is formed in December, consisting of Saturday 6, Sunday 7 and Monday 8.
December 8 It is an important date in Argentina, marked as National holiday The traditional day to put up the Christmas tree. Long live this day Immaculate Conception of Mary, One of the most important liturgical celebrations of Catholicism. This celebration focuses on the Catholic faith that affirms this The Virgin Mary conceived without original sin.
Meanwhile, on the same day the Christmas tree is assembled, a custom deeply rooted in Argentine culture. Although it has no religious origin, a coincidence of time cements this date as the official beginning of Christmas decoration.
December 8th commemorates the Day of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. This liturgical feast celebrates the Catholic faith that preserves it The Virgin Mary conceived without original sin. In Argentina It is an immovable national holiday. The traditional date for assembling the Christmas tree in homes has been set.
Immaculate Conception is the Catholic doctrine that states that the Virgin Mary, from the first moment of her conception, was preserved from all taints of original sin. With a special divine grace. This doctrine emphasizes the purity of Mary, who was conceived in a pure way by her parents, Saint Anne and Saint Joachim. It is important not to confuse this celebration with the conception of Jesus.
This doctrine was declared by Pope Pius IX The official announcement was made on December 8, 1854 in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, in front of more than 200 bishops, ambassadors and thousands of faithful. The Supreme Pontiff announced in his speech that the date of Mary’s conception, nine months before her birth, represents a milestone in the Catholic faith.
he Public holidays calendar for 2025 Consider the following dates: