Uruguay Public Holidays List 2026
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Uruguay year 2026
New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
The Three Wise Men Day (06 Jan) : Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism.
Carnival / Shrove Monday (16 Feb) : Carnival / Shrove Monday is a bank / working holiday in Uruguay
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day (17 Feb) : Shrove Tuesday is a religious holiday before the fasting period of Lent. It is celebrated by eating pancakes and holding Carnival parades.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Uruguay (Montevideo)
Maundy Thursday (02 Apr) : Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday (03 Apr) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday (05 Apr) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Landing of the 33 orientals (19 Apr) : Landing of the 33 orientals is a bank / working holiday in Uruguay
Labor Day / May Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Battle of Las Piedras (18 May) : Battle of Las Piedras is a bank / working holiday in Uruguay
José Artigas' Birthday Memorial (19 Jun) : José Artigas' Birthday Memorial is a bank / working holiday in Uruguay
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Uruguay (Montevideo)
Constitution Day (18 Jul) : Constitution Day is a national holiday in Uruguay
Independence Day (25 Aug) : Independence Day is a national holiday in Uruguay
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Uruguay (Montevideo)
Day of cultural diversity (12 Oct) : Day of cultural diversity is a bank / working holiday in Uruguay
All Souls' Day (02 Nov) : All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Uruguay (Montevideo)
Christmas Eve (24 Dec) : Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve (31 Dec) : New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.