Good to know: The president can move four holidays to a Monday and add up to three surprise holidays each year, so 2027 dates can still change.
"Day off" means a day off by law for private-sector workers. "Optional" means widely observed, but the law does not require private employers to close. The US column shows whether US federal offices are off that day too.
Paraguay holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's DayAño Nuevo | Day off | Off too |
| Mon, Mar 2 | Heroes' Day (moved from March 1)Día de los Héroes de la Patria | Day off | Works |
| Thu, Apr 2 | Holy ThursdayJueves Santo | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good FridayViernes Santo | Day off | Works |
| Fri, May 1 | Labor DayDía de los Trabajadores | Day off | Works |
| Thu, May 14 | Independence DayDía de la Independencia Nacional | Day off | Works |
| Fri, May 15 | Independence Day (second day, also Mother's Day)Día de la Independencia Nacional | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Jun 12 | Chaco Peace DayDía de la Paz del Chaco | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Jun 22 | Constitution Day (new; moved from June 20)Día de la Jura de la Constitución Nacional | Day off | Works |
| Tue, Jun 30 | World Cup holiday (one-time)Feriado nacional por el Mundial 2026 | Day off | Works |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Founding of AsunciónFundación de Asunción | Day off | Weekend |
| Mon, Sep 28 | Battle of Boquerón Day (moved from September 29)Día de la Batalla de Boquerón | Day off | Works |
| Tue, Dec 8 | Virgin of Caacupé DayDía de la Virgen de Caacupé | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas DayNavidad | Day off | Off too |
Paraguay holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Status | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 | New Year's DayAño Nuevo | Day off | Off too |
| Mon, Mar 1 * | Heroes' DayDía de los Héroes de la Patria | Day off | Works |
| Thu, Mar 25 | Holy ThursdayJueves Santo | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Mar 26 | Good FridayViernes Santo | Day off | Works |
| Sat, May 1 | Labor DayDía de los Trabajadores | Day off | Weekend |
| Fri, May 14 | Independence DayDía de la Independencia Nacional | Day off | Works |
| Sat, May 15 | Independence Day (second day, also Mother's Day)Día de la Independencia Nacional | Day off | Weekend |
| Sat, Jun 12 * | Chaco Peace DayDía de la Paz del Chaco | Day off | Weekend |
| Sun, Jun 20 * | Constitution DayDía de la Jura de la Constitución Nacional | Day off | Weekend |
| Sun, Aug 15 | Founding of AsunciónFundación de Asunción | Day off | Weekend |
| Wed, Sep 29 * | Battle of Boquerón DayDía de la Batalla de Boquerón | Day off | Works |
| Wed, Dec 8 | Virgin of Caacupé DayDía de la Virgen de Caacupé | Day off | Works |
| Sat, Dec 25 | Christmas DayNavidad | Day off | Weekend |
* The official calendar for this year is not out yet. We update the date when it is.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Paraguay have in 2026?
Paraguay has 14 national holidays in 2026 that are days off by law. 13 of them fall Monday to Friday.
Which Paraguay holidays fall on US workdays in 2026?
11: Heroes' Day (Mon, Mar 2), Holy Thursday (Thu, Apr 2), Good Friday (Fri, Apr 3), Labor Day (Fri, May 1), Independence Day (Thu, May 14), Independence Day (Fri, May 15), Chaco Peace Day (Fri, Jun 12), Constitution Day (Mon, Jun 22), World Cup holiday (Tue, Jun 30), Battle of Boquerón Day (Mon, Sep 28) and Virgin of Caacupé Day (Tue, Dec 8). Your team in Paraguay is off on these days while US federal offices work.
How many public holidays does Paraguay have in 2027?
Paraguay has 13 national holidays in 2027 that are days off by law. 7 of them fall Monday to Friday.
Which Paraguay holidays fall on US workdays in 2027?
6: Heroes' Day (Mon, Mar 1), Holy Thursday (Thu, Mar 25), Good Friday (Fri, Mar 26), Independence Day (Fri, May 14), Battle of Boquerón Day (Wed, Sep 29) and Virgin of Caacupé Day (Wed, Dec 8). Your team in Paraguay is off on these days while US federal offices work.
General information, not legal advice. Check with local counsel or your payroll provider.
Sources: Ley 7544/2025, Gaceta Oficial No. 200 · Decreto moving June 20 to June 22, 2026 · ABC Color 2026 holiday list · Decreto 6280 (June 30 World Cup holiday) · Decreto 6601 (Boquerón moved to Sept 28) · US OPM federal holidays. Checked October 8, 2026.