Carnival has already passed this year.
Monday, February 16, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, February 16, 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 8
- Day of year
- 47
- Local time zone
- America/Montevideo
- Currency
- UYU
All 2026 dates
In 2026, Carnival is observed on 2 separate dates in Uruguay.
| Date | Weekday |
|---|---|
| February 16, 2026 | Monday |
| February 17, 2026 | Tuesday |
Long-weekend planner
Carnival falls on a Monday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Uruguay, Carnival is observed on February 16, 2026, February 17, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Carnival falls on a Monday.
Yes. Carnival is a public holiday observed nationwide in Uruguay.
Carnival was on February 16, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Carnival in Uruguay is on February 8, 2027.
Other public holidays in Uruguay 2026
- New Year's Day (Año Nuevo)Jan 1
- Children's Day (Día de los Niños)Jan 6
- Maundy Thursday (Semana de Turismo)Apr 2
- Good Friday (Semana de Turismo)Apr 3
- 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
- Independence Day (Día de la Independencia)Aug 25
- 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 Carnival date for Uruguay 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.