A Weekend to Celebrate Independence

On July 9, 2026, Argentina commemorates a new anniversary of its Declaration of Independence. With the addition of a non-working day on July 10, an extra-long weekend is approaching—ideal for rest and family time. Several municipalities across the country have confirmed how public services will operate during these days.

According to Rosario3, the Municipality of Rosario has arranged a special schedule:

• Banks: There will be no public attention on Thursday or Friday, but ATMs and home banking will operate normally.
• Health & Emergencies: Hospital shifts will be guaranteed, and the emergency service SIES (107) will attend to urgent needs.
• Transport: On Thursday, a holiday schedule will apply, and on Friday, a half-holiday schedule. The public bike system 'Mi bici tu bici' will be available 24 hours.
• Waste Collection & Spaces: Garbage collection will operate normally. The La Florida beach resort will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., allowing pets.

According to La Voz, the Municipality of Córdoba reported the following modifications:

• Urban Transport: Buses will run with Sunday frequency on Thursday, July 9, and with Saturday frequency on Friday, July 10.
• Waste Collection: The home garbage collection service will not operate on Thursday, but it will function normally on Friday.
• Parking: The Metered Parking System will be free in permitted areas during both days, resuming its schedule on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Facilities: Community Participation Centers and ITV (Vehicle Technical Inspection) plants will remain closed on Thursday, resuming activities on Friday.

As detailed by the Municipality of Salta, the northern city will have the following schedule:

• Environment: Home garbage collection will be normal on both July 9 and 10.
• Cemeteries: Cemeteries will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., but administration will only assist until 1 p.m.
• Social Service: Community Integrating Centers (CIC) will remain closed, but funeral services will operate normally.
• Markets: The San Miguel Market and its annexes will be closed on Thursday, but neighborhood 'mercaditos' (small markets) will open at their usual hours on both days.