New Year's Day
Jan 1 â 4
4days off
Thu1â
Fri2â off
Sat3·
Sun4·
Take 1 day off â 4-day weekend
Long weekends
Long Weekends in Uruguay 2026
8Long weekends
3Bridge days
36Total days off
3Vacation days to take
Take 3 vacation days this year and enjoy 36 days off in total.
Epiphany
Jan 3 â 6
4days off
Sat3·
Sun4·
Mon5â off
Tue6â
Take 1 day off â 4-day weekend
Carnival
Feb 14 â 17
4days off
Sat14·
Sun15·
Mon16â
Tue17â off
4-day holiday period.
Tourism Week
Mar 28 â Apr 5
9days off
Sat28·
Sun29·
Mon30â
Tue31â off
Wed1â off
Thu2â off
Fri3â off
Sat4·
Sun5·
9-day holiday period.
Labour Day
May 1 â 3
3days off
Fri1â
Sat2·
Sun3·
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Battle of Las Piedras
May 16 â 18
3days off
Sat16·
Sun17·
Mon18â
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Artigas Birthday
Jun 19 â 21
3days off
Fri19â
Sat20·
Sun21·
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Independence Day
Aug 22 â 25
4days off
Sat22·
Sun23·
Mon24â off
Tue25â
Take 1 day off â 4-day weekend
Cultural Diversity Day
Oct 10 â 12
3days off
Sat10·
Sun11·
Mon12â
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
All Souls' Day
Oct 31 â Nov 2
3days off
Sat31·
Sun1·
Mon2â
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
Christmas Day
Dec 25 â 27
3days off
Fri25â
Sat26·
Sun27·
Natural 3-day break â no vacation needed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a long weekend in Uruguay?
A long weekend in Uruguay occurs when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking that one day off creates a stretch of 4 or more consecutive days off. For example, if a holiday falls on Thursday, taking Friday off gives you a 4-day weekend.
How many long weekend opportunities are there in Uruguay in 2026?
In 2026, Uruguay has 11 vacation extension opportunities â a combination of natural long weekends and bridge days.
When are the best long weekends to travel in Uruguay in 2026?
The best long weekends for travel in Uruguay depend on the season and your destination. Spring and autumn bridge days often offer the best mix of good weather and fewer crowds.