How many public holidays does Uruguay have in 2026?
Uruguay has 14 national holidays in 2026, per Uruguay Public Holidays 2026 (feriados, Ley No. 17.414).
Uruguay has 14 national holidays in 2026, per Uruguay Public Holidays 2026 (feriados, Ley No. 17.414). The longest long weekend lasts 4 days on 14–17 February 2026.
14 National Holidays
National HolidayToday
January
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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9
10
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12
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31
- 1New Year's Day
February
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
- 16Carnival
- 17Carnival
March
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
April
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
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25
26
27
28
29
30
- 2Tourism Week (Holy Thursday and Good Friday)
- 3Tourism Week (Holy Thursday and Good Friday)
- 19Landing of the 33 Orientals
May
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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14
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18
19
20
21
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30
31
- 1Labour Day
- 18Battle of Las Piedras
June
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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18
19
20
21
22
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24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 19Birth of Artigas
July
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
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24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 18Constitution Day
August
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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14
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25
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27
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29
30
31
- 25Independence Day
September
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
No holidays this month.
October
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 12Day of Cultural Diversity (Day of the Race)
November
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 2Day of the Deceased
December
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 25Christmas / Family Day
Long Weekends in Uruguay, 2026
Uruguay has 10 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 4 days on 14–17 February 2026, covering Carnival. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
14–17 February 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
4 days
- Sat14Saturday
- Sun15SundayHoliday
- Mon16CarnivalHoliday
- Tue17CarnivalHoliday
2–5 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
4 days
- Thu2Tourism Week (Holy Thursday and Good Friday)Holiday
- Fri3Tourism Week (Holy Thursday and Good Friday)Holiday
- Sat4Saturday
- Sun5SundayHoliday
18–19 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
2 days
- Sat18Saturday
- Sun19Landing of the 33 OrientalsHoliday
1–3 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri1Labour DayHoliday
- Sat2Saturday
- Sun3SundayHoliday
16–18 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat16Saturday
- Sun17SundayHoliday
- Mon18Battle of Las PiedrasHoliday
19–21 June 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri19Birth of ArtigasHoliday
- Sat20Saturday
- Sun21SundayHoliday
18–19 July 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Sat18Constitution DayHoliday
- Sun19SundayHoliday
10–12 October 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat10Saturday
- Sun11SundayHoliday
- Mon12Day of Cultural Diversity (Day of the Race)Holiday
31 October – 2 November 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat31Saturday
- Sun1SundayHoliday
- Mon2Day of the DeceasedHoliday
25–27 December 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri25Christmas / Family DayHoliday
- Sat26Saturday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
Uruguay National Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, Uruguay has 14 national holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 25 December (Christmas / Family Day).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Holiday |
| 16 February 2026 | Monday | Carnival | Holiday |
| 17 February 2026 | Tuesday | Carnival | Holiday |
| 2 April 2026 | Thursday | Tourism Week (Holy Thursday and Good Friday) | Holiday |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Tourism Week (Holy Thursday and Good Friday) | Holiday |
| 19 April 2026 | Sunday | Landing of the 33 Orientals | Holiday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Holiday |
| 18 May 2026 | Monday | Battle of Las Piedras | Holiday |
| 19 June 2026 | Friday | Birth of Artigas | Holiday |
| 18 July 2026 | Saturday | Constitution Day | Holiday |
| 25 August 2026 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Holiday |
| 12 October 2026 | Monday | Day of Cultural Diversity (Day of the Race) | Holiday |
| 2 November 2026 | Monday | Day of the Deceased | Holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas / Family Day | Holiday |
Official source: Uruguay Public Holidays 2026 (feriados, Ley No. 17.414) (Combined list of paid non-working holidays (feriados no laborables) and the main commemorative holidays. Several commemorative dates are moved to the nearest Monday under Law 17.414; Carnival and Tourism Week (Holy Week) are widely observed rest periods. The dates shown are the calendar dates before any Monday transfer.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. Paid non-working holidays and the main commemorative dates. Several commemorations move to the nearest Monday under Law 17.414; the dates shown are the calendar dates.
Download Uruguay 2026 Holiday Data
The Uruguay 2026 holiday data is available in open formats: JSON for applications, CSV for spreadsheets, and ICS for importing into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook.
Seasons in Uruguay
Uruguay is in the Southern Hemisphere, with four temperate seasons.
Current season in Uruguay
Spring
September – November
Days lengthen and temperatures climb after winter; trees blossom and the growing season begins.
Astronomical: 23 Sep – 21 DecSummer
December – February
The warmest season, with the longest daylight hours around the summer solstice.
Astronomical: 21 Dec – 20 MarAutumn
March – May
Temperatures cool and days shorten; deciduous leaves turn colour and fall.
Astronomical: 20 Mar – 21 JunWinter
June – August
The coldest season, with the shortest daylight hours around the winter solstice.
Astronomical: 21 Jun – 23 SepSeasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in Uruguay in 2026?
There are 10 long-weekend periods in Uruguay in 2026. The longest lasts 4 days on 14-17 February 2026, covering Carnival.
What is the official source for the 2026 Uruguay holiday calendar?
The official source is Uruguay Public Holidays 2026 (feriados, Ley No. 17.414) (Combined list of paid non-working holidays (feriados no laborables) and the main commemorative holidays. Several commemorative dates are moved to the nearest Monday under Law 17.414; Carnival and Tourism Week (Holy Week) are widely observed rest periods. The dates shown are the calendar dates before any Monday transfer).