Uruguay

Public Holidays and Bank Holidays 2025 2026 2027

Uruguay : Public Holidays and Bank Holidays 2025 2026 2027

YearDateHoliday
2025Wednesday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
2025Thursday 1 MayInternational Workers' Day
2025Friday 18 JulyConstitution Day
2025Monday 25 AugustIndependence Day
2025Thursday 25 DecemberDay of the Family
2026Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
2026Friday 1 MayInternational Workers' Day
2026Saturday 18 JulyConstitution Day
2026Tuesday 25 AugustIndependence Day
2026Friday 25 DecemberDay of the Family
2027Friday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
2027Saturday 1 MayInternational Workers' Day
2027Sunday 18 JulyConstitution Day
2027Wednesday 25 AugustIndependence Day
2027Saturday 25 DecemberDay of the Family

Uruguay

Public Holidays in Uruguay

Uruguay has a rich cultural heritage reflected in its public holidays, which celebrate its history, labor movement, family values, and national identity. These holidays provide an opportunity for citizens to commemorate important events and traditions that have shaped the nation.

  • New Year's Day

    • Origin & Significance: Marks the beginning of the new calendar year, celebrated worldwide.
    • Date: January 1
    • Observance: It is a national holiday with festivities, family gatherings, and often fireworks at midnight. Most businesses and schools are closed.

  • International Workers' Day

    • Origin & Significance: Celebrates the labor movement and workers' rights globally, especially honoring the achievements of the working class.
    • Date: May 1
    • Observance: Often marked by demonstrations, parades, and speeches advocating for labor rights. It is a day off for most workers.

  • Constitution Day

    • Origin & Significance: Commemorates the adoption of Uruguay’s constitution. It signifies the country's commitment to democracy and rule of law.
    • Date: July 18
    • Observance: Includes official ceremonies and educational events to remember Uruguay's constitutional history. Government offices typically close.

  • Independence Day

    • Origin & Significance: Celebrates Uruguay’s declaration of independence from Brazil in 1825. The day is a symbol of national pride and sovereignty.
    • Date: August 25
    • Observance: Marked by patriotic displays, parades, cultural events, and sometimes military honors. It is a public holiday.

  • Day of the Family

    • Origin & Significance: A day dedicated to celebrating family unity and values, emphasizing the importance of family cohesion in Uruguayan society.
    • Date: December 15
    • Observance: Families gather for meals and social activities. It is a relatively modern holiday promoting social bonds.

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