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Battle of Las Piedras

Thursday, May 18, 2028
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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
THU 18 Holiday
FRI 19 Bridge Day
SAT 20 Weekend
SUN 21 Weekend

4-day weekend with a bridge day on May 19

📣 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.