Best Days to Take Leave in Uruguay 2028
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Fri, Feb 25 to get 5 days off from Feb 25 to Feb 29. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Carnival.
- Take Wed, Mar 1 to get 5 days off from Feb 26 to Mar 1. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Carnival.
- Take Wed, Apr 12 to get 5 days off from Apr 12 to Apr 16. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Maundy Thursday, Good Friday.
- Take Mon, Apr 17 to get 5 days off from Apr 13 to Apr 17. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Maundy Thursday, Good Friday.
- Take Fri, Jan 7 to get 4 days off from Jan 6 to Jan 9. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Children's Day.
Uruguay 2028 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 12 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2028 to maximize your annual leave:
- Children's Day (2028-01-06, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Carnival (2028-02-28, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Maundy Thursday (2028-04-13, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Good Friday (2028-04-14, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- International Workers' Day (2028-05-01, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Battle of Las Piedras (2028-05-18, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day (2028-06-19, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Constitution Day (2028-07-18, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Independence Day (2028-08-25, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Day of the race (2028-10-12, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Deceased ones day (2028-11-02, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Christmas Day (2028-12-25, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
Uruguay Official Public Holidays 2028 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2028-01-01) | Sat | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 6 (2028-01-06) | Thu | Children's Day | Public |
| Feb 28 (2028-02-28) | Mon | Carnival | Public |
| Feb 29 (2028-02-29) | Tue | Carnival | Public |
| Apr 13 (2028-04-13) | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Apr 14 (2028-04-14) | Fri | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 19 (2028-04-19) | Wed | Landing of the 33 Patriots Day | Public |
| May 1 (2028-05-01) | Mon | International Workers' Day | Public |
| May 18 (2028-05-18) | Thu | Battle of Las Piedras | Public |
| Jun 19 (2028-06-19) | Mon | Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day | Public |
| Jul 18 (2028-07-18) | Tue | Constitution Day | Public |
| Aug 25 (2028-08-25) | Fri | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 12 (2028-10-12) | Thu | Day of the race | Public |
| Nov 2 (2028-11-02) | Thu | Deceased ones day | Public |
| Dec 25 (2028-12-25) | Mon | Christmas Day | Public |
About Uruguay Holidays & Observances
Uruguay's labor laws designate fixed non-working holidays (feriados inamovibles) where commerce rests, alongside movable tourist holidays. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.