School holidays

Uruguay ·

4 school breaks in Uruguay during 2026. Longest is 73 days (Summer Holidays).

School breaks

4

Total off-days

88

Longest break

73 d

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Jun 29 – Jul 3 · 5 days

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All 2026 school breaks

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Mar30

Tourism Week

Mar 30 – Apr 3 · 5 days

5d
Jun29

Winter Break

Jun 29 – Jul 3 · 5 days

5d
Sep21

Spring Break

Sep 21 – 25 · 5 days

5d
Dec19

Summer Holidays

Dec 19 – Mar 1 · 73 days

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Public holidays in 2026

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Jan1

New Year's Day

Jan6

Epiphany

Feb16

Carnival Monday

Feb17

Carnival Tuesday

Mar30

Tourism Monday

Mar31

Tourism Tuesday

Apr1

Tourism Wednesday

Apr2

Maundy Thursday

Apr3

Good Friday

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Frequently asked questions

When are school holidays in Uruguay 2026?
Uruguay schools have 4 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Uruguay have in 2026?
Uruguay schools observe 4 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the winter school break in Uruguay 2026?
The winter school break in Uruguay runs June 29, 2026 – July 3, 2026.
When is the spring school break in Uruguay 2026?
The spring school break in Uruguay runs September 21, 2026 – September 25, 2026.
When is the summer school break in Uruguay 2026?
The summer school break in Uruguay runs December 19, 2026 – March 1, 2027.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Uruguay. See the source link below for the official publication.

School calendar dates published by national education ministries. Always confirm with your local school for the official calendar.