UruguayvsArgentina
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
8
Days you're both off
7
Only Uruguay
8
Only Argentina
What the numbers say
In 2026, Uruguay has 15 nationwide public holidays and Argentina has 16, so Argentina gets 1 more day off. They line up on 8 dates, including Año Nuevo, Carnaval, Semana de Turismo and Día de los Trabajadores.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Uruguay has 13 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 15 for Argentina (1 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Uruguay offers 8 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 5 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Argentina offers 9 and 6. Argentina has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Uruguay and February in Argentina.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Uruguay
Argentina is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Argentina
Uruguay is working these days.