Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day
Thursday · Natalicio de Artigas y Día del Nunca Más
Public
18
Jul
Constitution Day
Friday · Jura de la Constitución
Public
25
Aug
Independence Day
Monday · Día de la Independencia
Public
12
Oct
Day of the race
Sunday · Día de la Raza
Public
2
Nov
Deceased ones day
Sunday · Día de los Difuntos
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Thursday · Día de la Familia
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API
About public holidays in Uruguay
Uruguay distinguishes "working" from "non-working" holidays: on working holidays activity continues normally even though the date is commemorative, while on non-working ones it stops.
In 2025, Uruguay has 15 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is April, with 3. 2 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 5 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 4 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Children's Day (January 6) to Carnival (March 3): 56 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is Christmas Day (December 25).
Long weekends in 2025
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Children's Day
January 6 · Monday
Carnival
March 3 · Monday
Good Friday
April 18 · Friday
Constitution Day
July 18 · Friday
Independence Day
August 25 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Uruguay have in 2025?+
Uruguay has 15 official public holidays in 2025, with April being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2025 in Uruguay?+
The first public holiday of 2025 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Uruguay in 2025?+
5 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2025 holidays fall on a weekend in Uruguay?+
4 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Landing of the 33 Patriots Day (April 19), Battle of Las Piedras (May 18), Day of the race (October 12), Deceased ones day (November 2).