Independence Day has already passed this year.
Friday, August 25, 2023
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, August 25, 2023
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 34
- Day of year
- 237
- Local time zone
- America/Montevideo
- Currency
- UYU
Long-weekend planner
Independence Day falls on a Friday in 2023, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Uruguay, Independence Day is on August 25, 2023 in 2023.
In 2023, Independence Day falls on a Friday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Uruguay.
Independence Day was on August 25, 2023 and has already passed this year.
The next Independence Day in Uruguay is on August 25, 2024.
Other public holidays in Uruguay 2023
- New Year's Day (Año Nuevo)Jan 1
- Children's Day (Día de los Niños)Jan 6
- Carnival (Carnaval)Feb 20
- Maundy Thursday (Semana de Turismo)Apr 6
- Good Friday (Semana de Turismo)Apr 7
- Landing of the 33 Patriots Day (Desembarco de los 33 Orientales)Apr 19
- International Workers' Day (Día de los Trabajadores)May 1
- Battle of Las Piedras (Batalla de las Piedras)May 18
- Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day (Natalicio de Artigas y Día del Nunca Más)Jun 19
- Constitution Day (Jura de la Constitución)Jul 18
- Day of the race (Día de la Raza)Oct 12
- Deceased ones day (Día de los Difuntos)Nov 2
- Christmas Day (Día de la Familia)Dec 25
About these dates
The Independence Day date for Uruguay 2023 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.