National Holidays in Uruguay in 2024
Upcoming Holidays in Uruguay
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: Children's Day
- A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men. In some countries, it may be known as Three Kings Day.
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: Carnival Monday
- The Carnival is an annual festival held in several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean in the days before Ash Wednesday
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: Carnival Tuesday
- Carnival Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, takes place on the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent
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: Bank Holiday
- Tourism week is the name for the five days of Easter week holidays in Uruguay
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: Bank Holiday
- Tourism week is the name for the five days of Easter week holidays in Uruguay
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: Bank Holiday
- Tourism week is the name for the five days of Easter week holidays in Uruguay
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: Maundy Thursday
- Also Known as Holy Thursday, Maundy Thursday commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist
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: Good Friday
- Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
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: Landing of the 33 Patriots Day
- Commemorates the return of Juan Lavelleja and his 33 exiled Uruguayan fighters in 1825
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: Labour Day
- This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
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: Battle of Las Piedras
- The Battle of Las Piedras was fought on May 18th 1811 as part of the Uruguayan struggle for independence
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: Artigas' Birthday
- José Gervasio Artigas was born in Montevideo on June 19th 1764. He became a soldier and revolutionary leader in the fight for independence from Spain.
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: Constitution Day
- Marks the promulgation of the First Constitution of Uruguay in 1830
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: Independence Day
- Independence from the Empire of Brazil in 1825 following the end of the Argentina-Brazil War
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: Day of the Races
- Not an official holiday, this day is commemorated on the exact date when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas
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: All Souls' Day
- Dedicated to the remembrance of the departed. All Souls' Day follows All Saints' Day.
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: Day of the Family
- Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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