Holiday Guide for Uruguay in 2020

Uruguay 2020
Uruguay
2020

Uruguay information

Population: 3.47m
Capital: Montevideo
Calling Code: (598)
Time Zone: 0 UTC
Currency: Uruguayan peso
Language: Spanish

List of National Holidays in Uruguay in 2020

New Year's Day


New Year's Day

Uruguay: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel

Carnival Monday

 Long Weekend! 
Carnival Monday

Uruguay: The Carnival is an annual festival held in several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean in the days before Ash Wednesday

Carnival Tuesday


Carnival Tuesday

Uruguay: Carnival Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, takes place on the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent

 Presidential Inauguration Day


Presidential Inauguration Day

Uruguay:

Maundy Thursday


Maundy Thursday

Uruguay: Also Known as Holy Thursday, Maundy Thursday commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist

Good Friday

 Long Weekend! 
Good Friday

Uruguay: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.

Landing of the 33 Patriots Day

 Long Weekend! 
Landing of the 33 Patriots Day

Uruguay: Commemorates the return of Juan Lavelleja and his 33 exiled Uruguayan fighters in 1825

Labour Day

 Long Weekend! 
Labour Day

Uruguay: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement

Artigas' Birthday

 Long Weekend! 
Artigas' Birthday

Uruguay: 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.

Constitution Day


Constitution Day

Uruguay: Marks the promulgation of the First Constitution of Uruguay in 1830

Independence Day


Independence Day

Uruguay: Independence from the Empire of Brazil in 1825 following the end of the Argentina-Brazil War

Day of the Races

 Long Weekend! 
Day of the Races

Uruguay: Not an official holiday, this day is commemorated on the exact date when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas

Day of the Family

 Long Weekend! 
Day of the Family

Uruguay: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC

Notes

  • Even though the same dates for several Christian holidays are observed, Uruguay has observed a secular holiday calendar since 1919