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Public Holiday
Regional: AR-F
La Rioja Foundation Day
Thursday, May 20, 2027
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
THU
20
Holiday
FRI
21
Bridge Day
SAT
22
Weekend
SUN
23
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on May 21
📣 Traveler notes
Argentina is a large country in southern South America, featuring diverse climates and landscapes, from northern jungles and central grasslands to southern mountains.
- January 1: New Year's Day
- March 24: Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice
- April 2: Malvinas Day
- May 25: Day of the First National Government
- June 17: Anniversary of the death of Martín Miguel de Güemes
- Communication is typically expressive and direct. Physical greetings usually involve cheek kissing in cities, though handshakes are common among men. Profanity is common and usually not offensive. While punctuality is flexible for social events, it is expected for business meetings. Exercise caution when discussing sensitive topics like the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) or domestic politics. Adding condiments like ketchup to steak can be perceived as disrespectful.
About this holiday
This holiday memorializes the disappearance of María de los Ángeles Verón, who was last seen near northern Argentina on April 3, 2002. She remains missing, and evidence suggests she may have been involved in human trafficking, potentially linked to La Rioja Province, Argentina, or Spain.