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Public Holidays in Uruguay 2016

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    Año NuevoPublic holiday

    New Year's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 4–Jan 5 off

    Days off: Jan 1–66-day weekend
  • Jan
    6

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    Día de los NiñosPublic holiday

    Children's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 4–Jan 5 off

    Days off: Jan 1–66-day weekend
  • Feb
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    CarnavalPublic holiday

    Carnival

    Nationwide

    Take Feb 10 off

    Days off: Feb 6–105-day weekend
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    CarnavalPublic holiday

    Carnival

    Nationwide

    Take Feb 10 off

    Days off: Feb 6–105-day weekend
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    Semana de TurismoPublic holiday

    Maundy Thursday

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 23 off

    Days off: Mar 23–275-day weekend
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    Semana de TurismoPublic holiday

    Good Friday

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 23 off

    Days off: Mar 23–275-day weekend
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    Desembarco de los 33 OrientalesPublic holiday

    Landing of the 33 Patriots Day

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 18, Apr 20, Apr 21, Apr 22 off

    Days off: Apr 16–249-day weekend
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    Día de los TrabajadoresPublic holidayWeekend

    International Workers' Day

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    Take May 2 off

    Days off: Apr 30–May 23-day weekend
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    Batalla de las PiedrasPublic holiday

    Battle of Las Piedras

    Nationwide

    Take May 16–May 17 off

    Days off: May 14–185-day weekend
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    Natalicio de Artigas y Día del Nunca MásPublic holidayWeekend

    Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jun 20 off

    Days off: Jun 18–203-day weekend
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    Jura de la ConstituciónPublic holiday

    Constitution Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 19 off

    Days off: Jul 16–194-day weekend
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    Día de la IndependenciaPublic holiday

    Independence Day

    Nationwide

    Take Aug 22, Aug 23, Aug 24, Aug 26 off

    Days off: Aug 20–289-day weekend
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    Día de la RazaPublic holiday

    Day of the race

    Nationwide

    Take Oct 10–Oct 11 off

    Days off: Oct 8–125-day weekend
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    Día de los DifuntosPublic holiday

    Deceased ones day

    Nationwide
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    Día de la FamiliaPublic holidayWeekend

    Christmas Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 26 off

    Days off: Dec 24–263-day weekend

Public Holidays in Uruguay

Año Nuevo

1 Jan 2016

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 2016

This is a public holiday in Uruguay.

Carnaval

8–9 Feb 2016

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

24–25 Mar 2016

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

Desembarco de los 33 Orientales

19 Apr 2016

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 2016

This is a public holiday in Uruguay.

Batalla de las Piedras

18 May 2016

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 2016

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

Jura de la Constitución

18 Jul 2016

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 2016

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

Día de la Raza

12 Oct 2016

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 2016

This is a public holiday in Uruguay.

Día de la Familia

25 Dec 2016

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

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