Long weekends in Paraguay, 2026.
Paraguay, 2026: 8 long weekends. 5 cost no leave at all, and 3 days of leave add the other 3, for 29 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 2 April to 5 April: 4 days off, no leave needed (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 14 May to 17 May: 4 days off, no leave needed (Paraguayan Independence)
- 12 June to 14 June: 3 days off, no leave needed (Chaco Armistice)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 26 September to 29 September: 4 days off, take Mon 28 Sept as leave (Boqueron Battle Victory Day)
- 5 December to 8 December: 4 days off, take Mon 7 Dec as leave (Virgin of Caacupe)
Public holidays in Paraguay, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Sunday 1 March | Heroes' day (Dia de los héroes) |
| Thursday 2 April | Maundy Thursday (Jueves Santo) |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday (Viernes Santo) |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day (Día de los Trabajadores) |
| Thursday 14 May | Paraguayan Independence (Independencia) |
| Friday 15 May | Paraguayan Independence (Independencia) |
| Friday 12 June | Chaco Armistice (Dia de la Paz del Chaco) |
| Saturday 15 August | Founding of Asunción (Fundación de Asunción) |
| Tuesday 29 September | Boqueron Battle Victory Day (Victoria de Boquerón) |
| Tuesday 8 December | Virgin of Caacupe (Virgen de Caacupé) |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day (Día de Navidad) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Paraguay in 2026?
Paraguay has 5 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 3 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Paraguay in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Paraguay have in 2026?
Paraguay has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 10 of them fall on a weekday.