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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Carnival
Tuesday, February 29, 2028
February 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
SAT
26
Weekend
SUN
27
Weekend
MON
28
Bridge Day
TUE
29
Holiday
4-day weekend with a bridge day on February 28
📣 Traveler notes
Uruguay is the second-smallest country in South America, located between Argentina and Brazil.
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Wise Men's Day (January 6)
- Carnival (variable dates)
- Holy Week (officially known as 'Tourism Week'; variable dates)
- Landing of the 33 Patriots Day (April 19)
- Greetings typically involve a kiss on the cheek among all genders. Although punctuality is generally flexible, remove your shoes before entering a private home. Note that the 'OK' sign (thumb and index finger forming a circle) is considered highly offensive; a thumbs up is acceptable.
About this holiday
Carnival is an annual festival in Uruguay, generally held from mid-January to late February. Rooted in Uruguayan cultural expressions like candombe, Murga, and tablados, celebrations, primarily in Montevideo, feature large dance parades. These parades include comparsas (street performance groups) participating in events such as the 'Desfile Inaugural del Carnaval' and 'Desfile de Llamadas.' The festivities can last up to 40 days and include various cultural events and contests.