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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Landing of the 33 Patriots Day
Sunday, April 19, 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
📣 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.