Holiday calendar

Public holidays in Paraguay

dates, names and what's closed

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It's worth planning around Paraguay's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

Coming up

Upcoming public holidays in Paraguay

Tuesday 8 DecemberVirgin of Caacupe · Virgen de Caacupé
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · Navidad
Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day · Año Nuevo
Monday 1 March 2027Heroes' Day · Dia de los héroes
Thursday 25 March 2027Maundy Thursday · Jueves Santo
Friday 26 March 2027Good Friday · Viernes Santo
Saturday 1 May 2027Labour Day · Día del Trabajador
Friday 14 May 2027Independence Day · Día de la Independencia
Saturday 15 May 2027Independence Day · Día de la Independencia
Saturday 12 June 2027Chaco Armistice · Día de la Paz del Chaco
Sunday 15 August 2027Assumption · Asunción
Wednesday 29 September 2027Boqueron Battle Victory Day · Victoria de Boquerón

All 2026 holidays in Paraguay

Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day · Año Nuevo
Sunday 1 MarchHeroes' Day · Dia de los héroes
Thursday 2 AprilMaundy Thursday · Jueves Santo
Friday 3 AprilGood Friday · Viernes Santo
Friday 1 MayLabour Day · Día del Trabajador
Thursday 14 MayIndependence Day · Día de la Independencia
Friday 15 MayIndependence Day · Día de la Independencia
Friday 12 JuneChaco Armistice · Día de la Paz del Chaco
Tuesday 30 JuneRecognition of the historic victory of the Paraguayan national football team over Germany · Reconocimiento al histórico triunfo de la Selección Paraguaya de Fútbol frente a Alemania
Saturday 15 AugustAssumption · Asunción
Tuesday 29 SeptemberBoqueron Battle Victory Day · Victoria de Boquerón
Tuesday 8 DecemberVirgin of Caacupe · Virgen de Caacupé
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · Navidad

If you're timing a trip to a holiday

Flights & hotels for Paraguay

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Paraguay?

Virgin of Caacupe — Tuesday 8 December.

How many public holidays does Paraguay have?

Paraguay has 13 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.

What's closed on public holidays in Paraguay?

Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.

Is it worth visiting Paraguay during a holiday?

It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.

Are shops open on Sundays in Paraguay?

Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.

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