Montevideo Carnival
Season or date: Late January to early March
The world's longest carnival lasting over 40 days. Murga opera and candombe parades color the city.
Festivals in Uruguay
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Fiesta de la Patria Gaucha
Season or date: Early March
The largest gaucho culture festival held in Tacuarembó. Horse riding competitions and folk music are popular.
Night of Nostalgia
Season or date: Night of August 24
A national party where people dance all night to hits from the 70s to 90s on the eve of Independence Day.
Semana de Turismo (Holy Week)
Season or date: Easter Week
A major tourism week where domestic travel is enjoyed instead of religious events.
Paysandú Beer Festival
Season or date: Early April
An outdoor festival along the Uruguay River enjoying craft beer and music.
San José Mate Festival
Season or date: November
A traditional event celebrating mate tea and gaucho culture.
Colonia Tango Festival
Season or date: December
Outdoor tango concert on the cobblestones of World Heritage Colonia.
Public holidays
- New Year's Day
- Epiphany
- Carnival (Mon-Tue)
- Semana de Turismo
- Landing of the Thirty-Three Orientals
- May Day
- Battle of Las Piedras
- Birthday of Artigas
- Constitution Day
- Independence Day
- Day of the Race
- All Souls' Day
- Christmas