Public holidays in Uruguay

The following are public holidays in Uruguay.

DateEnglish nameSpanish nameRemarks
January 1New Year's DayAño Nuevo
January 6Children's DayDía de los NiñosIn place of Epiphany (Día de Reyes).
moveable in late February or early MarchCarnivalCarnaval
moveable in late March or early AprilTourism WeekSemana de TurismoIn place of Christian Holy Week (Semana Santa).
April 19Landing of the 33 Patriots DayDesembarco de los 33 Orientales
May 1International Workers' DayDía de los Trabajadores
May 18Battle of Las PiedrasBatalla de las Piedras
June 19Birthday of José Gervasio ArtigasNatalicio de Artigas
July 18Constitution DayJura de la ConstituciónTo commemorate the promulgation of the First Constitution of Uruguay in 1830.
August 25Independence DayDeclaratoria de la IndependenciaFrom the Empire of Brazil in 1825.
October 12Day of the AmericasDía de las AméricasIn place of Columbus Day
November 2All Souls' DayDía de los DifuntosIn place of All Souls' Day
December 25Family DayDía de la FamiliaIn place of Christmas Day (Navidad).

Only 11 of these holidays imply a mandatory paid leave for workers. The remaining holidays are generally observed by schools, public sector offices, banks, and a few private companies.

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