Public holidays

🇵🇾Paraguay 2026

Public holidays
12
in 2026
Next holiday
Founding of Asunción
in 61d
Long weekends
5
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
2
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
1
J
F
1
M
2
A
3
M
1
J
J
1
A
1
S
O
N
2
D
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
1
Jan
New Year's Day
Thursday
165d ago Public
1
Mar
Heroes' day
Sunday · Dia de los héroes
106d ago Public
2
Apr
Maundy Thursday
Thursday · Jueves Santo
74d ago Public
3
Apr
Good Friday
Friday · Viernes Santo
73d ago Public
1
May
Labour Day
Friday · Día de los Trabajadores
45d ago Public
14
May
Paraguayan Independence
Thursday · Independencia
32d ago Public
15
May
Paraguayan Independence
Friday · Independencia
31d ago Public
12
Jun
Chaco Armistice
Friday · Dia de la Paz del Chaco
3d ago Public
15
Aug
Founding of Asunción
Saturday · Fundación de Asunción
in 61d Public
29
Sep
Boqueron Battle Victory Day
Tuesday · Victoria de Boquerón
in 106d Public
8
Dec
Virgin of Caacupe
Tuesday · Virgen de Caacupé
in 176d Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Friday · Día de Navidad
in 193d Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Paraguay

In 2026, Paraguay has 12 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is May, with 3. 4 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 5 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Boqueron Battle Victory Day (September 29) to Virgin of Caacupe (December 8): 70 days.

The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is Christmas Day (December 25).

Long weekends in 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Good Friday
April 3 · Friday
Labour Day
May 1 · Friday
Paraguayan Independence
May 15 · Friday
Chaco Armistice
June 12 · Friday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Paraguay have in 2026?+
Paraguay has 12 official public holidays in 2026, with May being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Paraguay?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Paraguay in 2026?+
5 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Paraguay?+
2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Heroes' day (March 1), Founding of Asunción (August 15).