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Guayaquil and Rosario observe local non‑working days in July 2026
In Ecuador, the city of Guayaquil will observe a local holiday on Friday 24 July 2026 to mark the 491st anniversary of its founding; the celebration is normally on 25 July but is moved because that date falls on a Saturday. The adjacent canton of Chone will also have a day off on the same date for its cantonisation anniversary. The holiday applies only to the listed cantons, while the rest of the country continues normal activity.
In Argentina, the province of Santa Fe declared Friday 10 July 2026 a non‑working day for tourism purposes. Banks, public services and transport are expected to operate on reduced schedules, with many bank branches closed, digital channels remaining open, and adjusted waste‑collection and transit timetables.
Both announcements highlight how local authorities adjust working days and service provision around civic commemorations.