2024-10-12 12:36:00
With the final stretch of 2024 underway, there are still a few vacation on the calendar. The next one will be Monday 18 Novemberin commemoration of National Sovereignty Dayand will offer to three day long weekend.
The remaining holidays in 2024
- November 20th: National Sovereignty Day (moved to Monday November 18th).
- December 8: Day of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.
- December 25th: Christmas.
What long weekends remain in 2024?
- From November 16th to 18th: 3 days off (long weekend due to rescheduling of National Sovereignty Day).
Why is National Sovereignty Day celebrated every November 20th?
THE battle of the Vuelta de Obligadoin 1845, is remembered every November 20th like him National Sovereignty Day in Argentina.
That day, the Argentine troops, under the command of Lucio Mansilla and the government of Juan Manuel de Rosasthey resisted the Anglo-French invasion in the Paraná River, in the bend known as Forced return.
Although the invading forces were superior in number and technology, the Argentine soldiers managed to prevent them from taking the coasts, defending the country’s territorial and commercial sovereignty. This event consolidated Argentine independence and led to the signing of a peace treaty.
The Vuelta de Obligado consisted of a clash with Anglo-French forces. (Photo: Lo Storico)
Detailed upcoming holidays
- Monday 18 November (National Sovereignty Day transfer): This celebration commemorates the battle of the Vuelta de Obligado, a milestone in Argentine history. It moves to Monday 18 November, forming a long weekend starting from Saturday 16.
- Sunday 8 December (Day of the Immaculate Conception of Mary): religious holiday that celebrates the Christian faith in the sinless conception of the Virgin Mary. Since it falls on a Sunday, it won’t make for a long weekend, but it’s still an important date.
- Wednesday 25 December (Christmas): the last holiday of the year, Christmas, which commemorates the birth of Jesus in Christianity. Even though it falls in the middle of the week, many take advantage of this holiday to share with family and enjoy the end-of-year celebrations.
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