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Public Holiday
Nationwide
International Workers' Day
Friday, May 1, 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
3-Day Block
FRI
01
Holiday
SAT
02
Weekend
SUN
03
Weekend
3-day weekend (May 1 – May 3)
📣 Traveler notes
Uruguay is a socially progressive and welcoming destination in South America, located between Argentina and Brazil. As a secular state, its national holidays reflect this cultural backdrop.
- January 1 - New Year's Day
- January 6 - Wise Men's Day
- Carnival (date varies)
- Holy Week (officially Tourism Week)
- April 19 - Landing of the 33 Patriots Day
- When greeting people, kissing on the cheek is common (even among men). When visiting a home, remove your shoes. While punctuality is appreciated, arriving slightly late is generally acceptable. Avoid comparing Uruguay to Argentina, as locals value their unique culture.
About this holiday
International Workers' Day (also known as Labour Day) celebrates laborers and the working class and is observed on May 1st or the first Monday of May.