BrazilvsUruguay
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
6
Days you're both off
6
Only Brazil
9
Only Uruguay
What the numbers say
In 2026, Brazil has 12 nationwide public holidays and Uruguay has 15, so Uruguay gets 3 more days off. They line up on 6 dates, including Confraternização Universal, Sexta-feira Santa, Dia do Trabalhador and Nossa Senhora Aparecida.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Brazil has 10 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 13 for Uruguay (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Brazil offers 7 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Uruguay offers 8 and 5. Uruguay has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Brazil and April in Uruguay.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Brazil
Uruguay is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Uruguay
Brazil is working these days.