Holiday calendar

Public holidays in Uruguay

dates, names and what's closed

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It's worth planning around Uruguay's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

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Upcoming public holidays in Uruguay

Monday 12 OctoberColumbus Day · Día de la Raza
Monday 2 NovemberAll Souls' Day · Día de los Difuntos
Thursday 24 DecemberChristmas Eve · Nochebuena
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · Navidad
Thursday 31 DecemberNew Year's Eve · Fin del Año
Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day · Año Nuevo
Wednesday 6 January 2027Epiphany · Día de los Reyes Magos
Monday 8 February 2027Carnival · Carnaval
Tuesday 9 February 2027Shrove Tuesday · Carnaval
Monday 22 March 2027Tourism Week · Semana de Turismo
Thursday 25 March 2027Maundy Thursday · Jueves Santo
Friday 26 March 2027Good Friday · Viernes Santo
Sunday 28 March 2027Easter Sunday · Pascua
Monday 19 April 2027Landing of the 33 Orientals · Desembarco de los 33 Orientales
Saturday 1 May 2027Labour Day · Día del Trabajador
Monday 17 May 2027Battle of Las Piedras · Batalla de las Piedras
Saturday 19 June 2027Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day · Natalicio de Artigas y Día del Nunca Más
Sunday 18 July 2027Constitution Day · Día de la Constitución
Wednesday 25 August 2027Independence Day · Día de la Independencia

All 2026 holidays in Uruguay

Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day · Año Nuevo
Tuesday 6 JanuaryEpiphany · Día de los Reyes Magos
Monday 16 FebruaryCarnival · Carnaval
Tuesday 17 FebruaryShrove Tuesday · Carnaval
Monday 30 MarchTourism Week · Semana de Turismo
Thursday 2 AprilMaundy Thursday · Jueves Santo
Friday 3 AprilGood Friday · Viernes Santo
Sunday 5 AprilEaster Sunday · Pascua
Sunday 19 AprilLanding of the 33 Orientals · Desembarco de los 33 Orientales
Friday 1 MayLabour Day · Día del Trabajador
Monday 18 MayBattle of Las Piedras · Batalla de las Piedras
Friday 19 JuneBirthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day · Natalicio de Artigas y Día del Nunca Más
Saturday 18 JulyConstitution Day · Día de la Constitución
Tuesday 25 AugustIndependence Day · Día de la Independencia
Monday 12 OctoberColumbus Day · Día de la Raza
Monday 2 NovemberAll Souls' Day · Día de los Difuntos
Thursday 24 DecemberChristmas Eve · Nochebuena
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · Navidad
Thursday 31 DecemberNew Year's Eve · Fin del Año

If you're timing a trip to a holiday

Flights & hotels for Uruguay

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Uruguay?

Columbus Day — Monday 12 October.

How many public holidays does Uruguay have?

Uruguay has 19 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.

What's closed on public holidays in Uruguay?

Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.

Is it worth visiting Uruguay during a holiday?

It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.

Are shops open on Sundays in Uruguay?

Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.

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