Landing of the 33 Patriots Day is a national holiday in Uruguay. It commemorates the landing of a revolutionary group known as the Thirty-Three Patriots in 1825, which marked the beginning of Uruguay's struggle for independence from Brazil.

When is Landing of the 33 Patriots Day?

Landing of the 33 Patriots Day is observed on April 19 each year.

The following is the list of Landing of the 33 Patriots Day from 2020 to 2049.

The History of Landing of the 33 Patriots Day?

In the early 1800s, Uruguay (then called the Banda Oriental) was a contested territory. It had passed between Spanish, Portuguese, and Argentine influences, and by 1821, it was annexed by the Empire of Brazil, becoming the Cisplatina Province. Many locals opposed Brazilian rule and sought reunification with the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata (modern-day Argentina).

On April 19, 1825, 33 exiled revolutionaries, led by Juan Antonio Lavalleja and Manuel Oribe, secretly landed at Agraciada Beach, near modern-day Nueva Palmira. These men became known as the "Thirty-Three Orientals."

Their landing marked the start of an uprising against Brazilian control, with the goal of liberating the Banda Oriental and rejoining Argentina. The revolutionaries sparked widespread rebellion across the province.

On August 25, 1825, the local assembly declared independence from Brazil, and annexation to the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata. This led to the Cisplatine War (1825–1828) between Brazil and Argentina.

British mediation resulted in the Treaty of Montevideo (1828), recognizing Uruguay as an independent and neutral state.

The flag of the 33 Orientals, a tricolor of red, white, and blue, with the phrase "Liberty or Death", became a national symbol.

April 19 became a national holiday, celebrating the spirit of resistance, unity and freedom.

Landing of the 33 Patriots Day is not just a commemoration, it is a celebration of Uruguay's national identity and the courage of those who risked everything to secure its freedom.