Año Nuevo
1 Jan 2034New 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.
Sunday
Take Jan 2nd off
Total Public Holidays
15
Weekends Off
105
Working Days: 246
Your Annual Leave
Total Vacation Days
139
Sunday
New Year's Day
NationwideTake Jan 2 off
Friday
Children's Day
NationwideTake Jan 5 off
Monday
Carnival
NationwideTake Feb 22 off
Tuesday
Carnival
NationwideTake Feb 22 off
Thursday
Maundy Thursday
NationwideTake Apr 5 off
Friday
Good Friday
NationwideTake Apr 5 off
Wednesday
Landing of the 33 Patriots Day
NationwideTake Apr 17–Apr 18 off
Monday
International Workers' Day
NationwideTake May 2 off
Thursday
Battle of Las Piedras
NationwideTake May 19 off
Monday
Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day
NationwideTake Jun 20 off
Tuesday
Constitution Day
NationwideTake Jul 17, Jul 19, Jul 20, Jul 21 off
Friday
Independence Day
NationwideTake Aug 24 off
Thursday
Day of the race
NationwideTake Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 13 off
Thursday
Deceased ones day
NationwideTake Nov 3 off
Monday
Christmas Day
NationwideTake Dec 26 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.
This is a public holiday in Uruguay.
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.
Landing of the 33 Patriots commemorates the 1825 uprising that led to independence. Official ceremonies and historical remembrance mark the day.
This is a public holiday in Uruguay.
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 (DÃa de la Raza) reflects on cultural heritage and history. It is observed with educational and civic events.
This is a public holiday in Uruguay.
Christmas Day in Uruguay is a warm, family‑centered holiday following Christmas Eve festivities, often celebrated with outdoor meals.