Uruguay celebrates New Year's Day on January 1st, just like many other countries around the world. The holiday is a ti...

Labor Day, or May Day, is a public holiday in Uruguay that celebrates the achievements of workers and the labor moveme...

In 1886, a ship called the Azara arrived in Uruguay with 33 Chinese immigrants on board. The immigrants were seeking a...

In Uruguay, Easter Sunday is a very special day. Families get together and have a big meal, usually including lamb. Th...

In Uruguay, Good Friday is a public holiday that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is observed by Chris...

Maundy Thursday is a religious holiday that is celebrated in Uruguay. It is the day when Christians remember the Last ...

March equinox in Uruguay occurs on September 23. On this day, the sun is directly over the equator and day and night a...

Carnival in Uruguay is a national holiday that takes place on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. The holida...

Carnival (Spanish: Carnaval) is a festive season that occurs before the liturgical season of Lent. The main events tak...