Uruguay
Uruguay guarantees 20 calendar days of vacation/year (Law 12,590). Aguinaldo (13th salary) + Vacation Salary. Maternity 14 wks, paternity 13 days.
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Annual paid leave
Law 12,590Law 12,590: 20 cal. days. +1 day every 4 yrs after 5 yrs.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 20 j cal. | 100% | Ley 12.590 |
Public holidays
13 holidays13 holidays (secular/religious).
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ene | Año Nuevo | All | — |
| 6 ene | Día de Reyes | All | — |
| Mar-Apr | Pascua + Semana Santa | All | Variable |
| 19 abr | Desembarco | All | 33 Orientales |
| 1 may | Día del Trabajo | All | — |
| 18 may | Batalla de Las Piedras | All | — |
| 19 jun | Natalicio Artigas | All | — |
| 18 jul | Jura de la Constitución | All | — |
| 25 ago | Independencia | All | — |
| 12 oct | Día de las Américas | All | — |
| 2 nov | Día Difuntos | All | — |
| 25 dic | Navidad | All | — |
Sick leave
70% BPSDays 1-3: unpaid. Day 4+: BPS 70%.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1-3 | 3 j | Non payé | Carence |
| Day 4+ | — | 70% BPS | Max 1 an |
Maternity, paternity, parental
14 wks mat · 13 days patMaternity 14 wks (6 pre + 8 post) 100% BPS. Paternity 13 days. Half-time breastfeeding 4 mos.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 14 sem | 100% BPS | Ley 19.161 |
| Paternity | 13 j | 100% BPS | Ley 19.161 |
Special leaves
CLAMarriage 3 days, bereavement 4 days (close), birth incl. pat.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 3 j | 100% | Ley |
| Bereavement | 4 j | 100% | Ley 19.121 |
Information current as of last update. This guide does not replace local legal advice. For specific situations, consult a labor lawyer in the relevant country.
Centralize Uruguay absence management
Illizeo applies Law 12,590 + BPS + Aguinaldo + Vacation Salary.
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