Quick answer: Uruguay has 248 business days in 2026 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026.
Month-by-month business days (2026)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 2 |
| February | 18 | 2 |
| March | 22 | 0 |
| April | 20 | 3 |
| May | 19 | 2 |
| June | 21 | 1 |
| July | 23 | 1 |
| August | 20 | 1 |
| September | 22 | 0 |
| October | 21 | 1 |
| November | 20 | 1 |
| December | 22 | 1 |
Public holidays in 2026 (Uruguay)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Jan 6, 2026 | The Three Wise Men Day |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Carnival / Shrove Monday |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Maundy Thursday |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Landing of the 33 orientals |
| May 1, 2026 | Labor Day |
| May 18, 2026 | Battle of Las Piedras |
| Jun 19, 2026 | José Artigas' Birthday Memorial |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Constitution Day |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Day of cultural diversity |
| Nov 2, 2026 | All Saints' Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Family Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2026.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
18 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Uruguay in 2026?
Uruguay has 248 working days in 2026 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2026 are excluded from the working-day total (about 15 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
February has the fewest working days, with 18.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.