| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-06 | Children's Day | National |
| 2026-02-16 | Carnival | National |
| 2026-02-17 | Carnival | National |
| 2026-04-02 | Maundy Thursday | National |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | National |
| 2026-04-19 | Landing of the 33 Patriots Day | National |
| 2026-05-01 | International Workers' Day | National |
| 2026-05-18 | Battle of Las Piedras | National |
| 2026-06-19 | Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day | National |
| 2026-07-18 | Constitution Day | National |
| 2026-08-25 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-10-12 | Day of the race | National |
| 2026-11-02 | Deceased ones day | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Uruguay have in 2026?
Uruguay has 15 public holidays in 2026: 15 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 25 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in March, September. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Uruguay's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Uruguay 2026
Uruguay's public holidays create 8 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Sat 14 - Tue 17 February: Carnival (4-day weekend, Saturday 14 February to Tuesday 17 February).
- Thu 2 - Sun 5 April: Maundy Thursday (4-day weekend, Thursday 2 April to Sunday 5 April).
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May: International Workers' Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May).
- Sat 16 - Mon 18 May: Battle of Las Piedras (3-day weekend, Saturday 16 May to Monday 18 May).
- Fri 19 - Sun 21 June: Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day (3-day weekend, Friday 19 June to Sunday 21 June).
- Sat 10 - Mon 12 October: Day of the race (3-day weekend, Saturday 10 October to Monday 12 October).
- Sat 31 October - Mon 2 November: Deceased ones day (3-day weekend, Saturday 31 October to Monday 2 November).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 December: Christmas Day (3-day weekend, Friday 25 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Uruguay 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2026 no public holiday in Uruguay is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across South America for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Uruguay: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Uruguay in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2026 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Uruguay.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Uruguay (2026)
Our Uruguay public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Children's Day
Children's Day celebrates children and promotes their welfare and rights. The date varies considerably: 1 June in many former Soviet and Eastern European countries, 20 November in others following the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child, and different national dates elsewhere. In several countries it is a public holiday. Schools, families and communities hold events, and children receive gifts and special attention.
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter, commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples. It is a public holiday in many countries with Catholic or Orthodox traditions, particularly in Latin America, Europe and parts of Asia and Africa. The name is commonly linked to the ceremonial washing of feet, and to the antiphon mandatum novum, a new commandment. Church services often include the rite of foot washing.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
International Workers' Day
International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, is observed on 1 May in most countries of the world. It originated in the campaign for an eight hour working day and commemorates the Haymarket affair in Chicago in 1886. It became an official holiday across Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa during the twentieth century. Observances typically combine trade union marches and rallies with springtime festivities.