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National Holidays In Uruguay

Uruguay is by far one of the most successful nations in the South American belt. The population of the country love to work and engage in all different activities besides fun and merriment.

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Yet the calendar of Uruguay permits some National Holidays when all public and private offices, institutions and organizations are constitutionally ordered to remain close. The National Holidays of Uruguay are those days that are considered important for some cause associated with it and the government feels that people should take off from their work and enjoy the days. The National Holidays of Uruguay for the calendar year 2010 and 2011 are listed below:
                
2010
1 January                                 New Year's Day.
6 January                                 Epiphany.
15 February - 16 February    Carnival.
1 April                                      Maundy Thursday.
2 April                                      Good Friday.
19 April                                    Landing of the 33 Patriots.
1 May                                       Labour Day.
17 May                                     Battle of Las Piedras.
19 June                                    Birth of General Artigas (Día del Nunca Más).
18 July                                     Constitution Day.
25 August                                National Independence Day.
11 October                              Día de la Raza.
2 November                            All Souls' Day.
25 December                         Christmas Day.

2011
1 January                       New Year's Day.
6 January                       Epiphany.
18 April                          Landing of the 33 Patriots.
21 April                          Maundy Thursday.
22 April                          Good Friday.
1 May                             Labour Day.
16 May                           Battle of Las Piedras.
19 June                          Birth of General Artigas (Día del Nunca Más).
18 July                           Constitution Day.
25 August                      National Independence Day.
10 October                    Día de la Raza.
2 November                  All Souls' Day.
25 December               Christmas Day.

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