Uruguay Public Holidays

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2009-December 2010 period.

Holidays

2009

1 Jan New Year's Day.
6 Jan Epiphany.
9 Apr Maundy Thursday.
10 Apr Good Friday.
20 Apr (moved from 19 Apr) Landing of the 33 Patriots.
1 May Labour Day.
18 May Battle of Las Piedras.
19 Jun Birth of General Artigas (Día del Nunca Más).
18 Jul Constitution Day.
25 Aug National Independence Day.
12 Oct Día de la Raza.
2 Nov All Souls' Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.

2010

1 Jan New Year's Day.
6 Jan Epiphany.
15 Feb -16 Feb Carnival.
1 Apr Maundy Thursday.
2 Apr Good Friday.
19 Apr Landing of the 33 Patriots.
1 May Labour Day.
17 May (moved from 18 May) Battle of Las Piedras.
19 Jun Birth of General Artigas (Día del Nunca Más).
18 Jul Constitution Day.
25 Aug National Independence Day.
11 Oct Día de la Raza.
2 Nov All Souls' Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.

Note

Many businesses close during Carnival Week and during Tourist Week (Easter).
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