Commerce workers in Argentina will observe a holiday
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In Argentina, commerce workers will have a day of rest on September 28, 2026, because September 26 falls on a Saturday.
The Federation of Commerce Employees and Services and business chambers agreed to move the holiday to the following Monday to ensure workers receive full benefits under the law. This practice began in 1934 when law 11.729 established labor regulations for the commerce sector, securing improved labor rights like sick leave and dismissal compensation through the efforts of the Federation.
Law 26.541, passed in 2009, formally established September 26 as Commerce Employee Day, granting workers a holiday similar to national holidays. Employers who require employees to work on this day must pay double wages, according to Argentina’s Labor Contract Law. The holiday traditionally provides a day of rest for workers in commerce, including supermarkets and shopping centers. While most businesses may choose to close, each business independently decides whether or not to participate in the observance.
