Public holidays in Paraguay, 2026
13 public holidays, 11 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Paraguay drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Virgin of Caacupe on Tuesday 8 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 1 March | Heroes' Day | Sunday |
| 2 April | Maundy Thursday | Thursday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 14 May | Independence Day | Thursday |
| 15 May | Independence Day | Friday |
| 12 June | Chaco Armistice | Friday |
| 30 June | Recognition of the historic victory of the Paraguayan national football team over Germany | Tuesday |
| 15 August | Assumption | Saturday |
| 29 September | Boqueron Battle Victory Day | Tuesday |
| 8 December | Virgin of Caacupe | Tuesday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Paraguay have in 2026?
13 nationwide public holidays, 11 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Paraguay?
Virgin of Caacupe, on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.