Uruguay Public Holidays 2026
January
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
The Three Wise Men Day
Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men's visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus' baptism.
February
Carnival / Shrove Monday
Carnival / Shrove Monday is a bank / working holiday in Uruguay
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day
Shrove Tuesday is a religious holiday before the fasting period of Lent. It is celebrated by eating pancakes and holding Carnival parades.
March
Presidential Inauguration Day
Presidential Inauguration Day is a national holiday in Uruguay
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
April
Tourism Week Holiday (Day 1)
Tourism Week Holiday (Day 1) is a bank / working holiday in Uruguay
Tourism Week Holiday (Day 2)
Tourism Week Holiday (Day 2) is a bank / working holiday in Uruguay
Tourism Week Holiday (Day 3)
Tourism Week Holiday (Day 3) is a bank / working holiday in Uruguay
Landing of the 33 orientals
Landing of the 33 orientals is a bank / working holiday in Uruguay
Landing of the 33 orientals Observed
Landing of the 33 orientals is a bank / working holiday in Uruguay
May
Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Labor Day / May Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Battle of Las Piedras
Battle of Las Piedras is a bank / working holiday in Uruguay
Battle of Las Piedras Observed
Battle of Las Piedras is a bank / working holiday in Uruguay
October
November
December
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.