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Carnival
Monday, 16 Feb 2026 · Uruguay · Nationwide · Public holiday
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Falls on a Monday, so it makes a three-day weekend with no leave needed.
What the day is for
The pre-Lenten festival: parades, costume and street parties, at its largest in Brazil and the Caribbean.
Do shops and banks close?
Offices and banks close or run half days; bars, food stalls and retail in party districts thrive.
Getting around
Major route closures and extended night services in host cities.
See the full Uruguay holiday calendar or count the working days.