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Landing of the 33 Patriots Day

Monday, April 19, 2027
April 2027
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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 17 Weekend
SUN 18 Weekend
MON 19 Holiday

3-day weekend (April 17 – April 19)

📣 Traveler notes

Uruguay is a second-smallest country in South America, situated between Argentina and Brazil.

  • January 1 - New Year's Day
  • January 6 - Wise Men's Day
  • Carnival (date varies)
  • Holy Week (officially Tourism Week; date varies)
  • April 19 - Landing of the 33 Patriots Day
  • Greetings often involve cheek kisses (acceptable between men and women, or among men). Handshakes are a suitable alternative. When visiting homes, remove your shoes. Punctuality is flexible; arriving slightly late is generally acceptable.

About this holiday

April 19 commemorates the arrival of 33 Patriots in Uruguay, historically known as the Landing of the Thirty-Three Orientals. The term 'Orientals' refers to Uruguay's historical designation as the 'Eastern Bank' (Banda Oriental) of the Río de la Plata.