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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Battle of Las Piedras
Monday, May 18, 2026
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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
3-Day Block
SAT
16
Weekend
SUN
17
Weekend
MON
18
Holiday
3-day weekend (May 16 – May 18)
📣 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.