New Year's Day
1 Jan 2025New Year’s Day in Paraguay is a quiet family holiday after late‑night celebrations. Many people rest at home or visit relatives.
Total Public Holidays
12
Weekends Off
104
Working Days: 250
Your Annual Leave
Total Vacation Days
135
Wednesday
New Year's Day
NationwideTake Jan 2–Jan 3 off
Saturday
Heroes' day
NationwideTake Feb 28 off
Thursday
Maundy Thursday
NationwideTake Apr 16 off
Friday
Good Friday
NationwideTake Apr 16 off
Thursday
Labour Day
NationwideTake Apr 28, Apr 29, Apr 30, May 2 off
Wednesday
Paraguayan Independence
NationwideTake May 13, May 16 off
Thursday
Paraguayan Independence
NationwideTake May 13, May 16 off
Thursday
Chaco Armistice
NationwideTake Jun 9, Jun 10, Jun 11, Jun 13 off
Friday
Founding of Asunción
NationwideTake Aug 14, Aug 18 off
Monday
Boqueron Battle Victory Day
NationwideTake Sep 30 off
Monday
Virgin of Caacupe
NationwideTake Dec 9 off
Thursday
Christmas Day
NationwideTake Dec 26 off
New Year’s Day in Paraguay is a quiet family holiday after late‑night celebrations. Many people rest at home or visit relatives.
Heroes’ Day honors national leaders of the War of the Triple Alliance. Official ceremonies and civic events mark the day.
Maundy Thursday begins Paraguay’s Holy Week observances, with church services and processions in many towns.
Good Friday is a solemn day of reflection. Many people attend church and observe traditional fasting or quiet family meals.
Labour Day is celebrated with public events and family gatherings. It is a national day off across the country.
Independence Day on May 14 celebrates Paraguay’s 1811 independence. Parades, concerts, and national flags fill the streets.
Chaco Armistice commemorates the end of the Chaco War. It is observed with official ceremonies and remembrance.
The Founding of Asunción celebrates the capital’s establishment in 1537. Local events and civic pride highlight the day.
Boquerón Day commemorates a key battle of the Chaco War. It is marked by official remembrance and historical tributes.
Virgin of Caacupé Day is Paraguay’s most important religious celebration, drawing large pilgrimages and Masses across the country.
Christmas Day in Paraguay is warm and family‑centered, following Christmas Eve celebrations with traditional meals and gatherings.