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As a TEFL instructor in Buenos Aires, it is important to keep in mind the national holidays of Argentina when planning your class and teaching schedule. Since the New Year has recently begun, let’s review what those are!

 

January 1^st New Years Day (Ano Nuevo)

March 24^th Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice (Dia de la Memoria)

This is the anniversary of the Armed Forces coup d’état that overthrew the democratically elected government of Isabel Peron and began a period of dictatorial rule in 1976.

April 2^nd Good Friday (Viernes Santo)

April 2^nd Malvinas Day (Dia de los caidos en Malvinas)

This day is a tribute to the fallen of the Falklands War that took place between Argentina and the United Kingdom in 1982.

May 1^st Labor Day (Dia del Trabajador)

May 25^th Anniversary of the 1st Independent Government in Buenos Aires (Revolucion de Mayo)

This day marks the day of revolution in 1810, which is remembered as Argentina’s first step towards independence.

June 20^th National Flag Day (Die de la Bandera)

The Argentine flag was raised for the first time on February 27, 1812 by Lieutenant General Manuel Belgrano. On June 20, 1816, Argentina Congress declared Belgrano’s flag design as the national symbol of Argentina. Passing on June 20, 1820, the chosen June 20^th date honors Belgrano’s memory and creation.

July 9^th National Independence Day (Dia de la Independencia)

On July 9^th 1816, Congress gathered in Tucuman and proclaimed Independence from the King of Spain.

August 17^th Anniversary of the death of Gen. San Martin (Dia del Libertador Jose de San Martin)

This day is celebrated each year in honor of Argentina’s most important founding father, General Jose de San Martin, who passed away on August 17^th, 1850. San Martin is regarded as one of the liberators of Spanish South America, and is remembered as a national hero in Argentina, Chile, and Peru.

October 12^th Columbus Day/ Day of the Race (Dia de la Raza)

This day celebrates the diversity amongst native Americans and Europeans.

December 8^th Immaculate Conception Day (Dia de la Inmaculada Concepcion)

December 25^th Christmas Day (Dia de Navidad)

 

 

Planning out your class schedule when you’re teaching English in Buenos Aires can be a bit tricky, so make sure to remember these national holidays when doing so!

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This entry was posted on Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 2:24 pm and is filed under Concerts, Events, Festivals, Holidays.
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