Año Nuevo
1 Jan 2043New 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 Jan 2nd, Jan 5th, Jan 7th off
Total Public Holidays
15
Weekends Off
104
Working Days: 248
Your Annual Leave
Total Vacation Days
137
Thursday
New Year's Day
NationwideTake Jan 2, Jan 5, Jan 7 off
Tuesday
Children's Day
NationwideMonday
Carnival
NationwideTake Feb 6, Feb 11 off
Tuesday
Carnival
NationwideTake Feb 6, Feb 11 off
Thursday
Maundy Thursday
NationwideTake Mar 25 off
Friday
Good Friday
NationwideTake Mar 25 off
Sunday
Landing of the 33 Patriots Day
NationwideTake Apr 20 off
Friday
International Workers' Day
NationwideTake Apr 30 off
Monday
Battle of Las Piedras
NationwideTake May 19 off
Friday
Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day
NationwideTake Jun 18, Jun 22 off
Saturday
Constitution Day
NationwideTake Jul 17 off
Tuesday
Independence Day
NationwideTake Aug 24, Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28 off
Monday
Day of the race
NationwideTake Oct 13 off
Monday
Deceased ones 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.
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.