Public Holidays in Uruguay
Uruguay observes 7 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Uruguay
- Independence DayTuesday, August 25, 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
- New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027
- Maundy ThursdayThursday, March 25, 2027
- Good FridayFriday, March 26, 2027
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany | Observance |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Carnival | Observance |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday | Observance |
| Mar 30 | Monday | Tourism Week | Observance |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 19 | Sunday | Landing of the 33 Orientals | Observance |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 18 | Monday | Battle of Las Piedras | Observance |
| Jun 19 | Friday | Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day | Observance |
| Jul 18 | Saturday | Constitution Day | Public |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Columbus Day | Observance |
| Nov 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day | Observance |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026