Back to country calendar
Public Holiday
Nationwide
Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day
Friday, June 19, 2026
June 2026
31123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
2829301234
Holiday selected
🏪 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
FRI
19
Holiday
SAT
20
Weekend
SUN
21
Weekend
3-day weekend (June 19 – June 21)
📣 Traveler notes
Uruguay is a socially progressive, secular state and the second-smallest country in South America, located between Argentina and Brazil. Visitors should note that social greetings typically involve a cheek-to-cheek kiss. Punctuality is generally relaxed, and removing shoes before entering a private home is customary.
- January 1: New Year's Day
- January 6: Wise Men's Day
- Carnival (date varies)
- Holy Week (officially 'Tourism Week', date varies)
- April 19: Landing of the 33 Patriots Day
About this holiday
This is a public holiday in Uruguay honoring José Gervasio Artigas and 'Never Again' Day.