Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day
Friday · Natalicio de Artigas y Día del Nunca Más
21d agoPublic
18
Jul
Constitution Day
Saturday · Jura de la Constitución
in 8dPublic
25
Aug
Independence Day
Tuesday · Día de la Independencia
in 46dPublic
12
Oct
Day of the race
Monday · Día de la Raza
in 94dPublic
2
Nov
Deceased ones day
Monday · Día de los Difuntos
in 115dPublic
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Friday · Día de la Familia
in 168dPublic
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 2026, 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 8 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Deceased ones day (November 2) to Christmas Day (December 25): 53 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 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Carnival
February 16 · Monday
Good Friday
April 3 · Friday
International Workers' Day
May 1 · Friday
Battle of Las Piedras
May 18 · Monday
Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day
June 19 · Friday
Day of the race
October 12 · Monday
Deceased ones day
November 2 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Uruguay have in 2026?+
Uruguay has 15 official public holidays in 2026, with April being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Uruguay?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Uruguay in 2026?+
8 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Uruguay?+
2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Landing of the 33 Patriots Day (April 19), Constitution Day (July 18).