Año Nuevo
1 Jan 2040New 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.
Friday
Take Jan 5th off
Total Public Holidays
15
Weekends Off
105
Working Days: 248
Your Annual Leave
Total Vacation Days
138
Sunday
New Year's Day
NationwideFriday
Children's Day
NationwideTake Jan 5 off
Monday
Carnival
NationwideTake Feb 15 off
Tuesday
Carnival
NationwideTake Feb 15 off
Thursday
Maundy Thursday
NationwideTake Mar 28 off
Friday
Good Friday
NationwideTake Mar 28 off
Thursday
Landing of the 33 Patriots Day
NationwideTake Apr 20 off
Tuesday
International Workers' Day
NationwideTake Apr 30, May 2, May 3, May 4 off
Friday
Battle of Las Piedras
NationwideTake May 17 off
Tuesday
Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day
NationwideTake Jun 18, Jun 20, Jun 21, Jun 22 off
Wednesday
Constitution Day
NationwideTake Jul 16–Jul 17 off
Saturday
Independence Day
NationwideTake Aug 24 off
Friday
Day of the race
NationwideTake Oct 11 off
Friday
Deceased ones day
NationwideTake Nov 1 off
Tuesday
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.
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.