Holidays in Uruguay in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Uruguay in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Uruguay.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Uruguay January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| The Three Wise Men Day | Uruguay January 6 2026, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
| Carnival / Shrove Monday | Uruguay February 16 2026, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Uruguay February 17 2026, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
| March Equinox | Uruguay March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Maundy Thursday | Uruguay April 2 2026, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| Good Friday | Uruguay April 3 2026, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Easter Sunday | Uruguay April 5 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Landing of the 33 orientals | Uruguay April 19 2026, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| Labor Day / May Day | Uruguay May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| Battle of Las Piedras | Uruguay May 18 2026, Monday |
Local holiday |
| José Artigas' Birthday Memorial | Uruguay June 19 2026, Friday |
Local holiday |
| June Solstice | Uruguay June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Constitution Day | Uruguay July 18 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Independence Day | Uruguay August 25 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| September Equinox | Uruguay September 22 2026, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
| Day of cultural diversity | Uruguay October 12 2026, Monday |
Local holiday |
| All Souls' Day | Uruguay November 2 2026, Monday |
Local holiday |
| December Solstice | Uruguay December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | Uruguay December 24 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | Uruguay December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | Uruguay December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
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