Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Uruguay
Uruguay has 11 long weekends in 2026 and 9 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Friday off around Carnival for a 5-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
11
Bridge opps
- 5d
Carnival
Fri 13 Feb – Tue 17 Feb
Take Friday off
- 5d
Maundy Thursday & Good Friday
Wed 1 Apr – Sun 5 Apr
Take Wednesday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
Take Friday off
2027
View all9
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 5d
New Year's Day
Fri 1 Jan – Tue 5 Jan
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Children's Day
Sat 2 Jan – Wed 6 Jan
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Carnival
Fri 5 Feb – Tue 9 Feb
Take Friday off
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More for Uruguay
Public holidays
Public holidays in Uruguay 2026
All 18 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Uruguay 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Uruguay 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Uruguay 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Uruguay have in 2026?
Uruguay has 11 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Uruguay have in 2027?
Uruguay has 9 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Uruguay?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Carnival (Sat 14 Feb – Tue 17 Feb). Take Friday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 1 day of leave.