New Non-Working Holiday for Uruguayan Court of Auditors Staff in 2026

Uruguay is set to introduce a new non-working holiday on August 13, 2026, specifically for employees of the Court of Auditors. This new holiday, officially recognized as the "Day of the Official of the Court of Auditors," was established through Law N° 20.342, promulgated in September 2024.

The designation means that all individuals employed by or working for the Court of Auditors will be granted a paid day off. This measure aims to recognize the contributions and service of these specific public officials. The law clearly states that August 13th will be a "non-working, paid holiday, encompassing all those who perform functions in and for the organism."

For the workers affected by this new holiday, the implications for their remuneration are clearly defined. As a paid non-working holiday, employees will receive their standard pay even if they do not report to work. However, should they be required to work on this day, they are entitled to double their regular pay, a provision consistent with Article 18 of Law N° 12.590, which governs compensation for work on national holidays.

This new holiday follows the same payment regime as other significant Uruguayan holidays, including January 1st, May 1st, August 25th (Independence Day), and December 25th. The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (MTSS) clarifies that monthly paid workers who work on such a holiday should receive their full monthly salary plus an additional day's pay, calculated by dividing their monthly salary by 30. It is important to note that this holiday is distinct from the August 25th Independence Day holiday, which is a non-working day for all Uruguayans.