Religion, Festivals, And Holidays

The Uruguayan Constitution guarantees everyone's right to freely practice their chosen faith. Nearly half of Uruguayans identify as Catholic, and an additional 11% as Protestant, making up the country's estimated 60% Christian population. Protestants claim to be more involved in the church, while Catholics report low regular attendance. This nation's population claims to be made up of just over 40% atheists. This number is further broken down into agnostics, atheists, and people who believe in a god who has no affiliation with any church.

The Uruguayan Carnival, which takes place between the middle of January and the end of February, is one of the major celebrations in this nation. After the carnival in Brazil, it is the biggest carnival worldwide. Large parades of drummers and dancers dressed in bright colors take place throughout this event. The size of it is especially big in Montevideo. During Carnival, there are also comedic performances that make fun of current events and storytellers who make parodies of well-known and classic novels and films.