15 official public holidays in 2028, with 13 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
Día de los Niños
Thursday, January 6
From Thursday, January 6 to Sunday, January 9 · 1 day of leave
Carnaval
Monday, February 28
From Saturday, February 26 to Monday, February 28
Carnaval
Tuesday, February 29
From Saturday, February 26 to Tuesday, February 29 · 1 day of leave
Semana de Turismo
Thursday, April 13
From Thursday, April 13 to Sunday, April 16 · 1 day of leave
Semana de Turismo
Friday, April 14
From Friday, April 14 to Sunday, April 16
Día de los Trabajadores
Monday, May 1
From Saturday, April 29 to Monday, May 1
Batalla de las Piedras
Thursday, May 18
From Thursday, May 18 to Sunday, May 21 · 1 day of leave
Natalicio de Artigas y Día del Nunca Más
Monday, June 19
From Saturday, June 17 to Monday, June 19
Jura de la Constitución
Tuesday, July 18
From Saturday, July 15 to Tuesday, July 18 · 1 day of leave
Día de la Independencia
Friday, August 25
From Friday, August 25 to Sunday, August 27
Día de la Raza
Thursday, October 12
From Thursday, October 12 to Sunday, October 15 · 1 day of leave
Día de los Difuntos
Thursday, November 2
From Thursday, November 2 to Sunday, November 5 · 1 day of leave
Día de la Familia
Monday, December 25
From Saturday, December 23 to Monday, December 25
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.