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Public Holiday Nationwide

Day of the Family

Monday, December 25, 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

3-Day Block
SAT 23 Weekend
SUN 24 Weekend
MON 25 Holiday

3-day weekend (December 23 – December 25)

📣 Traveler notes

Uruguay is the second-smallest country in South America, bordered by Argentina and Brazil.

  • January 1: New Year's Day
  • January 6: Wise Men's Day
  • Carnival (movable)
  • Holy Week (Tourism Week, movable)
  • April 19: Landing of the 33 Patriots Day
  • Cheek kisses are common greetings among all genders. Punctuality is flexible, and minor lateness is normal. When entering a home, remove your shoes. Note that the 'OK' sign is offensive, but a thumbs up is acceptable.

About this holiday

Observed in Uruguay (and several other regions globally), Family Day is a generally recognized holiday.