2023 runoff: Is Monday, November 20, a holiday in Argentina after the 2023 runoff?

2023-11-19 16:25:00

The 2023 runoff elections between Sergio Massa and Javier Milei This will take place on Sunday, November 19. In previous elections, the activities of the following day were carried out completely normally. However, on this occasion there is a peculiarity: that Monday there is a scheduled holiday.

This situation led to National Electoral Chamber to ask the government to evaluate the transfer of this holiday to prevent absenteeism rates from rising. What finally happened?

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Are there classes on November 20 or is the holiday maintained?

He National Sovereignty DayIt is celebrated on Monday, November 20, one day following the presidential runoff, to commemorate the historic Battle of the Vuelta de Obligado, which occurred on November 20, 1845. According to the official 2023 calendar, this date is considered an immovable holiday, so there will be no school activities at any level or educational institution throughout the country. After the formal request of the highest electoral court, the Government withdrew from the suggestion and confirmed that it will maintain Monday, November 20, as a holiday.

This holiday provides the opportunity for most employees to enjoy a paid day off since they would not go to their workplace. In addition, the extended weekend is presented as an opportunity to rest, which will run from Saturday, November 18 to Monday, November 20, inclusive.

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What regarding the November long weekend?

On Sunday, November 19, Argentines will end the runoff between Sergio Massa (Unión por la Patria) and Javier Milei (La Libertad Avanza), and will elect the next president of the nation who will govern until 2028.

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However, this political event coincides with the long holiday for National Sovereignty Day. Initially, the possibility of modifying the date of the holiday was considered at the request of the National Electoral Chamber, but the National Government has decided to keep the calendar unchanged.

In this way, the previously planned scenario remains intact, providing a long weekend spanning November 18-20, with the runoff taking place in the middle of this period.

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