Skip to main content
Holiday CalendarHolidayCalendar

2026 Uruguay Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in Uruguay for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

Total Holidays

15

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

April

3 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

Constitution Day

22 days away

About Uruguay holidays in 2026

In 2026, Uruguay observes 15 holidays throughout the year. All of these holidays are public holidays, meaning they are widely recognized and observed across the country. The year begins with several holidays in January, including New Year's Day and Children's Day. The spring months of April and May are particularly busy, with multiple observances. The latter half of the year features significant national holidays such as Constitution Day and Independence Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 6, 2026TuesdayChildren's Day
February 16, 2026MondayCarnival
February 17, 2026TuesdayCarnival
April 2, 2026ThursdayMaundy Thursday
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 19, 2026SundayLanding of the 33 Patriots Day
May 1, 2026FridayInternational Workers' Day
May 18, 2026MondayBattle of Las Piedras
June 19, 2026FridayBirthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day
July 18, 2026SaturdayConstitution Day
August 25, 2026TuesdayIndependence Day
October 12, 2026MondayDay of the race
November 2, 2026MondayDeceased ones day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

Planning around Uruguay holidays in 2026

  • All listed holidays are public holidays nationwide.
  • Observe the cluster of holidays in early spring.
  • Note the concentration of holidays in the first half of the year.
  • The calendar includes several historical and cultural observances.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Uruguay's holiday calendar in 2026 shows a notable concentration in the first half of the year, particularly in April and May, which feature multiple observances. January also begins with two holidays.

The middle of the year, from June to August, presents a more distributed pattern with one holiday per month. The year concludes with a single holiday in December, following a quieter period in September and October.

While most holidays are observed nationwide, the calendar includes significant national commemorations that mark key historical events and cultural figures.

Plan Your Year Around UY Holidays

Calendar Tool

View Uruguay holidays in calendar mode

Explore public holidays in a visual calendar layout and plan ahead more easily.