Back to country calendar
Public Holiday Nationwide

Day of the race

October 2028
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
2930311234
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

4-Day Block
THU 12 Holiday
FRI 13 Bridge Day
SAT 14 Weekend
SUN 15 Weekend

4-day weekend with a bridge day on October 13

📣 Traveler notes

Uruguay, the second-smallest country in South America (located between Argentina and Brazil), is recognized as a socially progressive and safe destination. It has a history of advocating civil rights, including being the first Latin American country to legalize same-sex marriage.

  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • Wise Men's Day (January 6)
  • Carnival
  • Holy Week (Tourism Week)
  • Landing of the 33 Patriots Day (April 19)
  • A cheek-to-cheek kiss is a common greeting among all genders. While punctuality is generally relaxed, always remove shoes before entering a private residence. Note that the 'OK' hand gesture is considered offensive; a thumbs up is acceptable.

About this holiday

The provided material does not contain specific details for a holiday named 'Day of the race' in Uruguay.