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Uruguay
Uruguay celebrates Independence Day on August 25, secularized holidays (Easter is 'Tourism Week', Christmas is 'Family Day'), and the Llamadas Carnival with candombe drumming.
Key Information
- Capital
- Montevideo
- Timezone
- America/Montevideo
- Languages
- Spanish
- Public Holidays
- 11
- Currency
- UYU
- ISO Code
- UY
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1 | Thursday | 🎆 New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | ✊ Labour Day(International Workers' Day) | Public Holiday |
| July 18 | Saturday | Constitution Day | Public Holiday |
| Aug. 25 | Tuesday | 🇺🇸 Independence Day(Fourth of July) | National Day |
| Dec. 25 | Friday | Day of the Family | Public Holiday |
Long Weekends 2026
#1
4:1
New Year's Day
Take 1 → Get 4 days
#2
4:1
Independence Day
Take 1 → Get 4 days
#3
Free!
Labour Day
3 days off — free