Uruguay public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Uruguay): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 7
- On a weekend
- 1
- Long weekends
- 3
Uruguay public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| April 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| July 18 | Saturday | Constitution Day |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- April 2 – April 54 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- August 22 – August 254 days off · if you take Monday August 24 off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| January 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany |
| February 16 | Monday | Carnival |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday |
| March 30 – April 3 | Monday | Tourism Week |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| April 19 | Sunday | Landing of the 33 Orientals |
| May 18 | Monday | Battle of Las Piedras |
| June 19 | Friday | Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day |
| October 12 | Monday | Columbus Day |
| November 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Uruguay have in 2026?
Uruguay has 7 public holidays in 2026; 1 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Uruguay?
Next public holiday (Uruguay): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Uruguay has 3 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.