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Public holidays in Uruguay 2026

The following is a complete list of public holidays in Uruguay. Public holidays when all residents have time off from work are often called red days. This list contains red days, but also public holidays that are only celebrated without time off from work and school.

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Holiday nameDateHoliday typeWhen
New Year January 1, 2026 Public holiday in 560 days
Epiphany January 6, 2026 Observance day in 565 days
Carnival February 16, 2026 Observance day in 606 days
Shrove Tuesday February 17, 2026 Observance day in 607 days
Tourism Week March 30, 2026 Observance day in 648 days
Maundy Thursday April 2, 2026 Public holiday in 651 days
Good Friday April 3, 2026 Public holiday in 652 days
Easter Sunday April 5, 2026 Observance day in 654 days
Landing of the 33 Orientals April 19, 2026 Observance day in 668 days
Labour Day May 1, 2026 Public holiday in 680 days
Battle of Las Piedras May 18, 2026 Observance day in 697 days
Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day June 19, 2026 Observance day in 729 days
Constitution Day July 18, 2026 Public holiday in 758 days
Independence Day August 25, 2026 Public holiday in 796 days
discovery of America October 12, 2026 Observance day in 844 days
All Souls' Day November 2, 2026 Observance day in 865 days
Christmas Eve December 24, 2026 Observance day in 917 days
Christmas Day December 25, 2026 Public holiday in 918 days
New Year's Eve December 31, 2026 Observance day in 924 days