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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Independence Day
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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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
22
Weekend
SUN
23
Weekend
MON
24
Bridge Day
TUE
25
Holiday
4-day weekend with a bridge day on August 24
📣 Traveler notes
Uruguay is a small, socially progressive, and secular South American nation, situated between Argentina and Brazil. It is notable for its leadership in civil rights, including the legalization of same-sex marriage in 2013.
- New Year's Day and Wise Men's Day are public holidays.
- Holiday names often use secular terminology (e.g., 'Tourism Week').
- Timekeeping tends to be relaxed regarding appointments.
- Cheek-to-cheek greetings are standard, regardless of the gender of the individuals.
- Uruguayans value their culture and history, and respectful commentary is appreciated.
- Standard greetings involve cheek kisses between both men and women. It is customary to remove shoes before entering a private home. When gesturing, avoid the 'OK' hand sign (thumb and index finger forming a circle) as it is offensive; a thumbs-up is acceptable.
About this holiday
Uruguay's public holidays include New Year's Day (January 1), Wise Men's Day (January 6), the movable Carnival and Holy Week (officially 'Tourism Week'), and the Landing of the 33 Patriots Day (April 19).