Forest fires have been reported in South America.

Country’s borders status

WHO declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Monitoring the situation! 08/15/2024

National holidays in Brazil in 2024

Public holidays and festivals in Brazil in 2024. Non-working days:

• January 1, Monday: New Year (Confraternização Universal);
• February 13, Tuesday: Carnival (Carnaval);
• March 29, Friday: Good Friday (Sexta feira Santa);
• March 31, Sunday: Easter (Domingo de Pascoa);
• April 21, Sunday: Day of Tiradentes (Dia de Tiradentes);
• May 1, Wednesday: Labor Day (Dia do Trabalhador);
• May 30, Thursday: Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi);
• September 7, Saturday: Independence Day (Dia da Independência);
• October 12, Saturday: Day of Virgin Mary Aparesid (Nossa Senhora Aparecida);
• November 2, Saturday: The day of the Dead (Dia de Finados);
• November 15, Friday: Proclamation of the republic (Proclamação da República);
• December 25, Wednesday: Christmas (Natal).

Argentina: country’s borders status

Borders are open. Currently there are no imposed COVID-related restrictions.

National holidays in Argentina in 2024

Public holidays and festivals in Argentina in 2024. Non-working days:

• 1 January, Monday: New Year’s Day (día de Año Nuevo);
• 12 February, Monday: Carnival (Carnaval);
• 13 February, Tuesday: Carnival (Carnaval);
• 24 March, Sunday: Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice (Día Nacional de la Memoria por la Verdad y la Justicia);
• March 29, Friday: Good Friday (Viernes Santo);
• 2 April, Tuesday: Day of the Veterans and Fallen of the Malvinas War (Día de los Veteranos y Caídos de la Guerra de las Malvinas);
• 1 May, Wednesday: Labour Day (Día del Trabajo);
• 25 May, Saturday: May Revolution (Día de la Revolución de Mayo);
• 17 June, Monday: Anniversary of the Passing of General Martín Miguel de Güemes (Aniversario del Fallecimiento del General Martín Miguel de Güemes);
• 20 June, Thursday: General Manuel Belgrano Memorial Day (Día del Recuerdo del General Manuel Belgrano);
• 9 July, Tuesday: Independence Day (Día de la Independencia);
• 19 August, Monday: General José de San Martín Memorial Day (Día de la Memoria del General José de San Martín);
• 11 September, Wednesday: Teacher’s Day (Día del Maestro);
• 14 October, Monday: Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity (Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural);
• 18 November, Monday: National Sovereignty Day (Día de la Soberanía Nacional);
• 8 December, Sunday: Immaculate Conception Day (Día de la Inmaculada Concepción de María);
• 25 December, Wednesday: Christmas Day (día de Navidad).

Bridge holidays in Argentina in 2024:

• Catholic Good Friday will be celebrated on March 28 and 29/