New Year's Day
1 Jan 2026New 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.
Thursday
Take Apr 1st off
Total Public Holidays
14
Weekends Off
104
Working Days: 249
Your Annual Leave
Total Vacation Days
136
Thursday
New Year's Day
NationwideTake Jan 2 off
Monday
Carnival
NationwideTake Feb 27, Mar 4 off
Tuesday
Carnival
NationwideTake Feb 27, Mar 4 off
Thursday
Maundy Thursday
NationwideTake Apr 1 off
Friday
Good Friday
NationwideTake Apr 1 off
Sunday
Movable holiday; may be shifted by executive decree.
Landing of the 33 Patriots
NationwideTake Apr 20 off
Friday
Labour Day
NationwideTake Apr 30, May 4 off
Monday
Battle of Las Piedras
NationwideTake May 19 off
Friday
José Gervasio Artigas Day
NationwideTake Jun 18, Jun 22 off
Saturday
Movable holiday; may be shifted by executive decree.
Constitution Day
NationwideTake Jul 17 off
Tuesday
Independence Day
NationwideTake Aug 24, Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28 off
Monday
Movable holiday; may be shifted by executive decree.
Columbus Day (Race Day)
NationwideTake Oct 13 off
Monday
Movable holiday; may be shifted by executive decree.
All Souls' Day
NationwideTake Nov 3 off
Friday
Christmas Day
NationwideTake Dec 24 off
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.
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.
Maundy Thursday begins Holy Week observances with church services and a reflective atmosphere.
Good Friday is a solemn day of reflection, with church ceremonies and quiet family gatherings.
Landing of the 33 Patriots commemorates the 1825 uprising that led to independence. Official ceremonies and historical remembrance mark the day.
Labour Day is celebrated with public events and family gatherings. It is a nationwide day off.
The Battle of Las Piedras honors a key victory in Uruguay’s independence struggle and is marked with civic events.
José Gervasio Artigas Day honors the national hero with ceremonies and cultural events, especially in Montevideo.
Constitution Day commemorates the swearing‑in of Uruguay’s constitution. It is observed with civic pride and a national day off.
Independence Day on August 25 is Uruguay’s biggest national celebration, featuring parades, concerts, and patriotic ceremonies.
Columbus Day (DĂa de la Raza) reflects on cultural heritage and history. It is observed with educational and civic events.
All Souls’ Day is a time to remember loved ones. Families visit cemeteries with flowers and prayers.
Christmas Day in Uruguay is a warm, family‑centered holiday following Christmas Eve festivities, often celebrated with outdoor meals.