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Public Holidays in Uruguay 2012

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    Año NuevoPublic holidayWeekend

    New Year's Day

    Nationwide
  • Jan
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    Día de los NiñosPublic holiday

    Children's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 5 off

    Days off: Jan 5–84-day weekend
  • Feb
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    CarnavalPublic holiday

    Carnival

    Nationwide

    Take Feb 22 off

    Days off: Feb 18–225-day weekend
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    CarnavalPublic holiday

    Carnival

    Nationwide

    Take Feb 22 off

    Days off: Feb 18–225-day weekend
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    Semana de TurismoPublic holiday

    Maundy Thursday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 4 off

    Days off: Apr 4–85-day weekend
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    Semana de TurismoPublic holiday

    Good Friday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 4 off

    Days off: Apr 4–85-day weekend
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    Desembarco de los 33 OrientalesPublic holiday

    Landing of the 33 Patriots Day

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 20 off

    Days off: Apr 19–224-day weekend
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    Día de los TrabajadoresPublic holiday

    International Workers' Day

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 30, May 2, May 3, May 4 off

    Days off: Apr 28–May 69-day weekend
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    Batalla de las PiedrasPublic holiday

    Battle of Las Piedras

    Nationwide

    Take May 17 off

    Days off: May 17–204-day weekend
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    Natalicio de Artigas y Día del Nunca MásPublic holiday

    Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jun 18, Jun 20, Jun 21, Jun 22 off

    Days off: Jun 16–249-day weekend
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    Jura de la ConstituciónPublic holiday

    Constitution Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 16–Jul 17 off

    Days off: Jul 14–185-day weekend
  • Aug
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    Día de la IndependenciaPublic holidayWeekend

    Independence Day

    Nationwide

    Take Aug 24 off

    Days off: Aug 24–263-day weekend
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    Día de la RazaPublic holiday

    Day of the race

    Nationwide

    Take Oct 11 off

    Days off: Oct 11–144-day weekend
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    Día de los DifuntosPublic holiday

    Deceased ones day

    Nationwide

    Take Nov 1 off

    Days off: Nov 1–44-day weekend
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    Día de la FamiliaPublic holiday

    Christmas Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 24 off

    Days off: Dec 22–254-day weekend

Public Holidays in Uruguay

Año Nuevo

1 Jan 2012

New Year’s Day in Uruguay is a quiet summer holiday after late‑night celebrations. Many families spend the day at home or at the beach.

Día de los Niños

6 Jan 2012

This is a public holiday in Uruguay.

Carnaval

20–21 Feb 2012

Uruguay’s Carnival is the longest in the world, with parades, murga performances, and colorful street parties. February celebrations bring music and dance to Montevideo and beyond.

Semana de Turismo

5–6 Apr 2012

Maundy Thursday begins Holy Week observances with church services and a reflective atmosphere.

Desembarco de los 33 Orientales

19 Apr 2012

Landing of the 33 Patriots commemorates the 1825 uprising that led to independence. Official ceremonies and historical remembrance mark the day.

Día de los Trabajadores

1 May 2012

This is a public holiday in Uruguay.

Batalla de las Piedras

18 May 2012

The Battle of Las Piedras honors a key victory in Uruguay’s independence struggle and is marked with civic events.

Natalicio de Artigas y Día del Nunca Más

19 Jun 2012

José Gervasio Artigas Day honors the national hero with ceremonies and cultural events, especially in Montevideo.

Jura de la Constitución

18 Jul 2012

Constitution Day commemorates the swearing‑in of Uruguay’s constitution. It is observed with civic pride and a national day off.

Día de la Independencia

25 Aug 2012

Independence Day on August 25 is Uruguay’s biggest national celebration, featuring parades, concerts, and patriotic ceremonies.

Día de la Raza

12 Oct 2012

Columbus Day (Día de la Raza) reflects on cultural heritage and history. It is observed with educational and civic events.

Día de los Difuntos

2 Nov 2012

This is a public holiday in Uruguay.

Día de la Familia

25 Dec 2012

Christmas Day in Uruguay is a warm, family‑centered holiday following Christmas Eve festivities, often celebrated with outdoor meals.

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