New Year's Day is a public holiday in Uruguay, observed on January 1, 2026. It is locally known as Año Nuevo. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Day
Local NameAño Nuevo
DateJanuary 1, 2026
CountryUY flag Uruguay
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Day in Uruguay?
New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 in Uruguay.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Uruguay. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Day called locally?
In Uruguay, New Year's Day is known as "Año Nuevo".

All Public Holidays in Uruguay UY flag

DateHolidayType
2026-11-02 Deceased ones day Public
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-01-06 Children's Day Public
2026-02-16 Carnival Public
2026-04-02 Maundy Thursday Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-04-19 Landing of the 33 Patriots Day Public
2026-05-01 International Workers' Day Public
2026-05-18 Battle of Las Piedras Public
2026-07-18 Constitution Day Public
2026-08-25 Independence Day Public
2026-10-12 Day of the race Public
2026-12-25 Christmas Day Public
2026-11-02 Deceased ones day Public
2026-01-06 Children's Day Public

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