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Uruguay Public Holidays 2026

Q: What is the next public holiday in Uruguay?

The next public holiday in Uruguay is Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day on June 19, 2026.

Q: Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Uruguay?

Yes, New Year's Day is listed as an official public holiday in Uruguay in 2026.

Official national and public holidays for Uruguay in 2026.

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Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day

Friday, June 19, 2026

In 29 days

Date	Local Name	English Name	Type
Jan 1, 2026 Thursday	Año Nuevo	New Year's Day	Public
Jan 6, 2026 Tuesday	Día de los Niños	Children's Day	Public
Feb 16, 2026 Monday	Carnaval	Carnival	Public
Feb 17, 2026 Tuesday	Carnaval	Carnival	Public
Apr 2, 2026 Thursday	Semana de Turismo	Maundy Thursday	Public
Apr 3, 2026 Friday	Semana de Turismo	Good Friday	Public
Apr 19, 2026 Sunday	Desembarco de los 33 Orientales	Landing of the 33 Patriots Day	Public
May 1, 2026 Friday	Día de los Trabajadores	International Workers' Day	Public
May 18, 2026 Monday	Batalla de las Piedras	Battle of Las Piedras	Public
Jun 19, 2026 Friday	Natalicio de Artigas y Día del Nunca Más	Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day	Public
Jul 18, 2026 Saturday	Jura de la Constitución	Constitution Day	Public
Aug 25, 2026 Tuesday	Día de la Independencia	Independence Day	Public
Oct 12, 2026 Monday	Día de la Raza	Day of the race	Public
Nov 2, 2026 Monday	Día de los Difuntos	Deceased ones day	Public
Dec 25, 2026 Friday	Día de la Familia	Christmas Day	Public

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Uruguay have in 2026?

Uruguay has 15 public holidays in 2026.

What is the next public holiday in Uruguay?

The next public holiday in Uruguay is Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day on June 19, 2026.

Are banks closed on public holidays in Uruguay?

Yes, banks and government offices are typically closed on national public holidays in Uruguay. ATMs remain accessible.

Do shops open on public holidays in Uruguay?

This varies. In major cities, shops may remain open on some holidays, while smaller towns and rural areas often close on national public holidays in Uruguay.

Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Uruguay?

Yes, New Year's Day is listed as an official public holiday in Uruguay in 2026.

Are public holidays paid days off in Uruguay?

In Uruguay, national public holidays are generally considered paid days off for employees. Specific rules may vary by employment contract and sector.

Are there long weekends in Uruguay in 2026?

Long weekends occur when a public holiday falls on a Friday or Monday. Check the holiday calendar above to identify these dates in Uruguay for 2026.

Do public holidays in Uruguay affect travel and transport?

Yes. On major public holidays in Uruguay, public transport may run on reduced schedules and many businesses may be closed or operate reduced hours.