Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day
Monday · Natalicio de Artigas y Día del Nunca Más
Public
18
Jul
Constitution Day
Tuesday · Jura de la Constitución
Public
25
Aug
Independence Day
Friday · Día de la Independencia
Public
12
Oct
Day of the race
Thursday · Día de la Raza
Public
2
Nov
Deceased ones day
Thursday · Día de los Difuntos
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Monday · 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 2028, 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 6 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Children's Day (January 6) to Carnival (February 28): 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 2028
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Carnival
February 28 · Monday
Good Friday
April 14 · Friday
International Workers' Day
May 1 · Monday
Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day
June 19 · Monday
Independence Day
August 25 · Friday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Uruguay have in 2028?+
Uruguay has 15 official public holidays in 2028, with April being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2028 in Uruguay?+
The first public holiday of 2028 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Uruguay in 2028?+
6 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2028 holidays fall on a weekend in Uruguay?+
1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday: New Year's Day (January 1).