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Independence Day
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 18 days
Uruguay has 15 public holidays in 2026. Of these, 15 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Uruguayan public holidays or Uruguayan bank holidays? Uruguay public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Uruguay celebrates 15 public holidays in 2026. These include 15 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: Año Nuevo (New Year's Day) (on January 1), Día de los Niños (Children's Day) (on January 6), Carnaval (Carnival) (on February 16), Carnaval (Carnival) (on February 17) and Semana de Turismo (Maundy Thursday) (on April 2).
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Long weekends & bridge days
A Uruguay holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2026.
- Bridge-day opportunityJan 1 – Jan 44 days · Take 2026-01-02 off
- Bridge-day opportunityJan 3 – Jan 64 days · Take 2026-01-05 off
- Long weekendFeb 14 – Feb 174 days
- Long weekendApr 2 – Apr 54 days
- Long weekendMay 1 – May 33 days
- Long weekendMay 16 – May 183 days
- Long weekendJun 19 – Jun 213 days
- Bridge-day opportunityAug 22 – Aug 254 days · Take 2026-08-24 off
- Long weekendOct 10 – Oct 123 days
- Long weekendOct 31 – Nov 23 days
- Long weekendDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Uruguay has 15 public holidays in 2026.
The next public holiday is Independence Day on August 25, 2026.
The next public holiday in Uruguay is Independence Day on August 25, 2026.
Yes. 15 out of 15 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 11 long weekends in Uruguay in 2026.
No. The next public holiday in Uruguay is Independence Day on August 25, 2026.