Public Holidays in Paraguay 2026
13 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Paraguay updated its national holiday law in 2025, defining the annual holidays and allowing certain dates to be moved by executive decree.
Paraguay Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 1 | Sunday | Heroes' Day |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 1 | Friday | Workers' Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| May 15 | Friday | Independence Day Holiday |
| Jun 12 | Friday | Chaco Peace Day |
| Jun 20 | Saturday | Constitution Oath Day |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Founding of Asunción |
| Sep 29 | Tuesday | Boquerón Victory Day |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Virgin of Caacupé Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Observed dates can be moved by executive decree under Law 7544/2025; check the final annual decree before publication.
New Holiday Law and Movable Dates 2026
Law 7544/2025 defines the core national calendar, adds 20 June as Constitution Oath Day and authorizes the Executive to move selected civic holidays or create up to three exceptional holidays.
Holiday Rules in Paraguay
The historical holiday date remains known, but the actual non-working day can be moved under the new law. Final executive decrees should therefore be checked each year.
Paraguay Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence is celebrated on 14 and 15 May.
- Chaco Peace Day is 12 June.
- The 2025 law allows certain holidays to move.
- Exceptional holidays can be created by the Executive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What changed in Paraguay's holiday law?
Law 7544/2025 formally defines national holidays and creates a framework for movable holidays.
When is Paraguay Independence Day?
It is celebrated on 14 and 15 May.
Can the government move a holiday?
Yes. The Executive has authority under the new law to move specified holidays.
Why does the table show the historical dates?
They are the statutory holiday anchors; a later decree can change the observed day.
Sources & methodology
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Current law defining national holidays, movable holidays and executive authority for special holidays.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: statutory, government or institutional material is used first where available. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.