Workers' Day
Nationwide public holiday in Uruguay · Día de los Trabajadores
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 May | Friday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 1 May | Saturday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Uruguay.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Typical weather in Montevideo around 1 May: high 19°C (66°F), low 14°C (57°F), rain on 24% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Montevideo. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Saturday 1 May in Montevideo: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Uruguay
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Workers' Day in other countries
Brazil
Paraguay
Cabo Verde
Eswatini
Guinea-Bissau
Lesotho
Malta
Namibia
Nigeria
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
South Africa
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.