In Uruguay in 2026, the best annual leave opportunity is New Year's Day Break (1 January – 4 January), where just 1 leave day delivers 4 consecutive days off — a 4.0× ROI. There are 15 public holidays in Uruguay in 2026, with Children's Day Break and Independence Day Break also offering strong returns.
Uruguay has 11 public holidays including the unique Carnival (two days) — one of the longest in the world relative to the country's size — and Constitution Day on July 18. Workers who plan leave around the February Carnival and the Easter period can create excellent breaks. Use PocketLeave to calculate your best leave opportunities for 2026 and get the most out of every day off.
Top 3 Leave Opportunities in 2026
New Year's Day Break
Children's Day Break
Independence Day Break
Uruguay Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Children's Day | Tuesday |
| 16 Feb 2026 | Carnival | Monday |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Carnival | Tuesday |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Maundy Thursday | Thursday |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Good Friday | Friday |
| 19 Apr 2026 | Landing of the 33 Patriots Day | Sunday |
| 1 May 2026 | International Workers' Day | Friday |
| 18 May 2026 | Battle of Las Piedras | Monday |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day | Friday |
| 18 Jul 2026 | Constitution Day | Saturday |
| 25 Aug 2026 | Independence Day | Tuesday |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Day of the race | Monday |
| 2 Nov 2026 | Deceased ones day | Monday |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day | Friday |
Frequently Asked Questions — Uruguay
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