Uruguay Public Holidays in 2024
Uruguay has a total of 23 holidays in 2024. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
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| New Year's Day |
Monday, January 1, 2024 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| The Three Wise Men Day |
Saturday, January 6, 2024 | Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism. |
| Carnival / Shrove Monday |
Monday, February 12, 2024 | Carnival / Shrove Monday is a bank / working holiday in Uruguay |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day |
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | Shrove Tuesday is a religious holiday before the fasting period of Lent. It is celebrated by eating pancakes and holding Carnival parades. |
| March Equinox |
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | March Equinox in Uruguay (Montevideo) |
| Maundy Thursday |
Thursday, March 28, 2024 | Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday. |
| Good Friday |
Friday, March 29, 2024 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, March 31, 2024 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Landing of the 33 orientals |
Friday, April 19, 2024 | Landing of the 33 orientals is a bank / working holiday in Uruguay |
| Landing of the 33 orientals observed |
Monday, April 22, 2024 | Landing of the 33 orientals is a bank / working holiday in Uruguay |
| Labor Day / May Day |
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Battle of Las Piedras |
Saturday, May 18, 2024 | Battle of Las Piedras is a bank / working holiday in Uruguay |
| José Artigas' Birthday Memorial |
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | José Artigas' Birthday Memorial is a bank / working holiday in Uruguay |
| June Solstice |
Thursday, June 20, 2024 | June Solstice in Uruguay (Montevideo) |
| Constitution Day |
Thursday, July 18, 2024 | Constitution Day is a national holiday in Uruguay |
| Independence Day |
Sunday, August 25, 2024 | Independence Day is a national holiday in Uruguay |
| September Equinox |
Sunday, September 22, 2024 | September Equinox in Uruguay (Montevideo) |
| Day of cultural diversity |
Saturday, October 12, 2024 | Day of cultural diversity is a bank / working holiday in Uruguay |
| All Souls' Day |
Saturday, November 2, 2024 | All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead. |
| December Solstice |
Saturday, December 21, 2024 | December Solstice in Uruguay (Montevideo) |
| Christmas Eve |
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 | Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Christmas Day |
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| New Year's Eve |
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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