New Year's Day
1 Jan 2026New Year’s Day in Paraguay is a quiet family holiday after late‑night celebrations. Many people rest at home or visit relatives.
Thursday
Take Apr 1st off
Total Public Holidays
13
Weekends Off
104
Working Days: 251
Your Annual Leave
Total Vacation Days
134
Thursday
New Year's Day
NationwideTake Jan 2 off
Sunday
Movable holiday; may be shifted to a Monday by executive decree.
Heroes' Day
NationwideTake Mar 2 off
Thursday
Maundy Thursday
NationwideTake Apr 1 off
Friday
Good Friday
NationwideTake Apr 1 off
Friday
Labour Day
NationwideTake Apr 30 off
Thursday
Independence Day
NationwideTake May 13, May 18 off
Friday
Independence Day / Mother's Day
NationwideTake May 13, May 18 off
Friday
Movable holiday; may be shifted to a Monday by executive decree.
Chaco Armistice
NationwideTake Jun 11, Jun 15 off
Saturday
Day of the Oath of the National Constitution
NationwideTake Jun 19 off
Saturday
Founding of Asunción
NationwideTake Aug 14 off
Tuesday
Movable holiday; may be shifted to a Monday by executive decree.
Boquerón Battle Victory Day
NationwideTake Sep 28, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 off
Tuesday
Virgin of Caacupé Day
NationwideTake Dec 7 off
Friday
Christmas Day
NationwideTake Dec 24 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.
May 15 combines Independence Day celebrations with Mother’s Day, creating one of the most festive weekends of the year.
Chaco Armistice commemorates the end of the Chaco War. It is observed with official ceremonies and remembrance.
The Day of the Oath of the National Constitution honors the 1992 constitution and Paraguay’s democratic institutions.
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.