Long weekends in Uruguay, 2026.
Uruguay, 2026: 10 long weekends. 8 cost no leave at all, and 2 days of leave add the other 2, for 34 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 14 February to 17 February: 4 days off, no leave needed (Carnival)
- 2 April to 5 April: 4 days off, no leave needed (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (International Workers' Day)
- 16 May to 18 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Battle of Las Piedras)
- 19 June to 21 June: 3 days off, no leave needed (Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day)
- 10 October to 12 October: 3 days off, no leave needed (Day of the race)
- 31 October to 2 November: 3 days off, no leave needed (Deceased ones day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 22 August to 25 August: 4 days off, take Mon 24 Aug as leave (Independence Day)
Public holidays in Uruguay, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) |
| Tuesday 6 January | Children's Day (Día de los Niños) |
| Monday 16 February | Carnival (Carnaval) |
| Tuesday 17 February | Carnival (Carnaval) |
| Thursday 2 April | Maundy Thursday (Semana de Turismo) |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday (Semana de Turismo) |
| Sunday 19 April | Landing of the 33 Patriots Day (Desembarco de los 33 Orientales) |
| Friday 1 May | International Workers' Day (Día de los Trabajadores) |
| Monday 18 May | Battle of Las Piedras (Batalla de las Piedras) |
| Friday 19 June | Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day (Natalicio de Artigas y Día del Nunca Más) |
| Saturday 18 July | Constitution Day (Jura de la Constitución) |
| Tuesday 25 August | Independence Day (Día de la Independencia) |
| Monday 12 October | Day of the race (Día de la Raza) |
| Monday 2 November | Deceased ones day (Día de los Difuntos) |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day (Día de la Familia) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Uruguay in 2026?
Uruguay has 8 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 2 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Uruguay in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Uruguay have in 2026?
Uruguay has 15 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 13 of them fall on a weekday.