Constitution Day in Uruguay commemorates the adoption of the country's first national constitution in 1830, a key moment in the formal establishment of Uruguay as a sovereign and democratic republic.

When is Constitution Day?

Constitution Day is observed on July 18 each year.

The following is the list of Constitution Day from 2020 to 2049.

The History of Constitution Day?

Constitution Day is one of the country's most important civic holidays, symbolizing the birth of Uruguay as a constitutional republic and the beginning of its democratic governance.

Uruguay gained its independence in 1828 following the Cisplatine War between Brazil and Argentina, mediated by Great Britain. The newly formed state needed a legal and institutional structure to define its government and protect citizens' rights.

On July 18, 1830, Uruguay officially adopted its first Constitution, establishing a unitary republican form of government, a President as head of state and government, a bicameral Parliament (General Assembly), and civil liberties, such as property rights and legal equality.

The 1830 Constitution represented a landmark in South American constitutionalism. It provided political stability and a legal foundation for state institutions.

Over time, Uruguay would go through constitutional reforms (notably in 1918, 1934, 1952, and 1967), but July 18 remains symbolic of the nation's first step toward democratic self-rule.