Uruguay country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (PT)
📍 Uruguay
Theme Independence Day 2027
Uruguay is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Montevideo, the national observance is Independence Day on 25 August, and the national colours are blue and white. Uruguay marks 25 August 1825, the declaration that opened the struggle which led to recognised independence in 1828.
Capital and region (PT)
Montevideo is the capital. Uruguay sits in the American time region, on the America/Montevideo clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Wednesday, 25 August 2027. Uruguay marks 25 August 1825, the declaration that opened the struggle which led to recognised independence in 1828. Locally it is called Día de la Independencia. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are blue and white. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Uruguay?
The capital is Montevideo.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Wednesday, 25 August 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are blue and white.
What does the national day mark?
Uruguay marks 25 August 1825, the declaration that opened the struggle which led to recognised independence in 1828.
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