Public holidays in Uruguay
Uruguay has 7 public holidays in 2026. The table below also lists the other days observed there, such as bank and school holidays.
- 7 Public
- 12 Observance
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| January 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany | Observance |
| February 16 | Monday | Carnival | Observance |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday | Observance |
| March 30 | Monday | Tourism Week | Observance |
| April 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| April 19 | Sunday | Landing of the 33 Orientals | Observance |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 18 | Monday | Battle of Las Piedras | Observance |
| June 19 | Friday | Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day | Observance |
| July 18 | Saturday | Constitution Day | Public |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Public |
| October 12 | Monday | Columbus Day | Observance |
| November 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day | Observance |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Uruguay have in 2026?
- Uruguay has 7 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in Uruguay in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in Uruguay fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 1 of them: Constitution Day.