Public holidays in Uruguay
It’s a good idea to know when public holidays in Uruguay are as most shops close. Public transport is also limited but to a lesser extent.
Why Uruguay celebrates “Tourism Week”—not Easter
Latin America is associated with Catholicism. As ever Uruguay is the outlier—with complete separation of church and state for over 100 years.
Uruguay Festivals – Sea Goddess Day on February 2
Atabaque urges “vaccination, use of masks, hygiene, distancing, and avoiding physical contact and mixing of family groups” for attendees.
Uruguay’s Kentucky Derby – January 6
One of the best things to do in Montevideo is visit the horse races. Fun for the family and for architecture buffs the art-deco stadium. Fridays & Sundays.
Gaucho week in Montevideo – Easter
Traditional food, handmade goods, and South American cowboys riding wild horses. It’s the Semana Criolla – Montevideo’s Easter gaucho festival.
The Guru’Guay Guide to Uruguay
The Guru’Guay Guide to Montevideo
