UruguayvsBrazil
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
6
Days you're both off
9
Only Uruguay
6
Only Brazil
What the numbers say
In 2026, Uruguay has 15 nationwide public holidays and Brazil has 12, so Uruguay gets 3 more days off. They line up on 6 dates, including Año Nuevo, Semana de Turismo, Día de los Trabajadores and Día de la Raza.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Uruguay has 13 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 10 for Brazil (2 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); Brazil offers 7 and 3. Uruguay has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Uruguay and April in Brazil.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Uruguay
Brazil is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Brazil
Uruguay is working these days.