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Battle of Las Piedras

Tuesday, May 18, 2027
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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Varies
  • Restaurants Varies
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

4-Day Block
SAT 15 Weekend
SUN 16 Weekend
MON 17 Bridge Day
TUE 18 Holiday

4-day weekend with a bridge day on May 17

📣 Traveler notes

Uruguay is situated between Argentina and Brazil, making it the second-smallest country in South America.

  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • Wise Men's Day (January 6)
  • Carnival (dates vary)
  • Holy Week (known as 'Tourism Week')
  • Landing of the 33 Patriots Day (April 19)
  • Social greetings often involve a cheek kiss, which can be exchanged across genders. Punctuality is flexible; arriving slightly late is common. When entering private homes, remove your shoes. While modern and secular, the population is predominantly Catholic. The country is generally regarded as welcoming and progressive, especially for LGBTQ+ travelers.

About this holiday

The Battle of Las Piedras refers to a historical event associated with Las Piedras, a municipality located in the Canelones Department of Uruguay.