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2026 Paraguay Holidays

See public holidays in Paraguay for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

12

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

May

3 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

Founding of Asunción

50 days away

About Paraguay holidays in 2026

In 2026, Paraguay observes 12 holidays throughout the year. The calendar begins with New Year's Day on January 1st and concludes with Christmas Day on December 25th. Several significant national observances are spread across the year, including Paraguayan Independence Day in May and various historical commemorations in March, June, and September.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
March 1, 2026SundayHeroes' day
April 2, 2026ThursdayMaundy Thursday
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 14, 2026ThursdayParaguayan Independence
May 15, 2026FridayParaguayan Independence
June 12, 2026FridayChaco Armistice
August 15, 2026SaturdayFounding of Asunción
September 29, 2026TuesdayBoqueron Battle Victory Day
December 8, 2026TuesdayVirgin of Caacupe
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

Planning around Paraguay holidays in 2026

  • Observe that two consecutive days in May are designated as Paraguayan Independence.
  • Note that April and December each feature two holidays.
  • Be aware that several holidays fall on weekdays, potentially impacting standard business operations.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Paraguay's holiday calendar shows a notable concentration in May, with three holidays including the national Independence Day. The early spring months of April and May together account for five observances, marking a busy period.

The year begins and ends with single holidays, with a relatively sparse distribution in the middle months. February, July, October, and November are notably quiet, with no public holidays observed.

The latter half of the year sees a scattering of significant historical commemorations, including Chaco Armistice Day, Boqueron Battle Victory Day, and the Virgin of Caacupe.

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