This means that Argentines will be able to enjoy an extended 4-day weekend to rest or plan a getaway around the country.
A large tourist movement is expected during these dates due to the validity of the Pre-Travel Program, in its fourth edition, which will take place from Wednesday, May 24 to Friday, June 30. It is an ideal opportunity to take advantage and plan an unforgettable vacation!
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The national holiday will be celebrated next May 25, and Friday, May 26, was decreed as a bridge holiday for tourist purposes.
Do you pay double if you work on the holidays of May 25 and 26?
The Employment Contract Law No. 27,744, in its article 166, establishes that during national holidays the legal regulations corresponding to Sunday rest apply. This means that those workers who provide services on these days “will receive the usual remuneration for working days, plus an equal amount.”
In the specific case of the national holiday on Thursday, May 25, workers have the right to receive double payment, that is, 100% additional to the salary of a normal day of work. On the other hand, in the case of working on Friday, May 26, which is a bridge holiday, workers will receive a payment equivalent to that of any other holiday.
Furthermore, in accordance with Law No. 27,399, in its article 8, employees who work on holidays for tourist purposes and transferable holidays have the same remuneration rights that current legislation establishes for national holidays.
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In the specific case of the national holiday on Thursday, May 25, workers have the right to receive double payment, that is, 100% additional to the salary of a normal day of work.
What are the long weekends in 2023?
After the extra long weekend in May, there will be five long weekends left for 2023:
- June: Saturday 17th to Tuesday 20th.
- August: Saturday 19th to Monday 21st.
- October: Friday the 13th to Monday the 16th.
- November: Saturday 18th to Monday 20th.
- December: Friday the 8th to Sunday the 10th and from Saturday the 23rd to Monday the 25th.
Holidays in Argentina: how many are left and when are they?
- May 25: May Revolution Day
- June 17: Passage to Immortality of General Don Martín Miguel de Güemes
- June 20: Passage to Immortality of General Manuel Belgrano
- July 9: Independence Day
- August 21: Passage to Immortality of General José de San Martín
- October 13: Holiday for tourist purposes
- October 16: Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity
- November 20: National Sovereignty Day
- December 8: Day of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
- 25th December, Christmas