Paraguay (PY)
Affordable South American residency hub with low taxes, warm climate, Mercosur access, growing expat communities, and a practical base in Asuncion, Encarnacion and Ciudad del Este.
Capital: Asuncion
Region: Americas
Language: Spanish
Currency: PYG (Gs.)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 25)
Emergency: 911
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Public Holidays 2026
16 holidays in Paraguay. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Ano Nuevo
Nationwide public holiday.
February 2026
Mon 16
Carnival Monday Public Holiday
Carnaval — Lunes
Carnival Monday — public holiday. Paraguay has some of Latin America's most elaborate Carnival celebrations, particularly in Encarnación (Carnival Capital of Paraguay). Elaborate parades and samba schools.
Tue 17
Carnival Tuesday Public Holiday
Carnaval — Martes
Carnival Tuesday — public holiday. Climax of Encarnación Carnival. Heavy travel; plan intercity trips accordingly.
March 2026
Sun 1
Heroes' Day Public Holiday
Dia de los Heroes
National commemorative holiday.
April 2026
Thu 2
Maundy Thursday Public Holiday
Jueves Santo
Holy Week travel is heavy; many offices close early the day before.
Fri 3
Good Friday Public Holiday
Viernes Santo
Major religious holiday; plan intercity travel well ahead.
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
Dia del Trabajador
Nationwide public holiday.
Thu 14
Independence Day Public Holiday
Dia de la Independencia Nacional
Part of the May independence commemorations.
Fri 15
Independence Day Holiday Public Holiday
Independencia Nacional
Continues the national independence holiday period.
June 2026
Fri 12
Chaco Armistice Day Public Holiday
Dia de la Paz del Chaco
Commemorates the 1935 Chaco Peace Protocol ending the Chaco War with Bolivia. National public holiday.
Sat 20
Constitution Day Public Holiday
Dia de la Constitucion Nacional
New national holiday introduced by Law 7544/2025.
August 2026
Sat 15
Founding of Asuncion Public Holiday
Fundacion de Asuncion
National holiday; especially visible in the capital.
September 2026
Tue 29
Boqueron Battle Victory Day Public Holiday
Victoria de Boqueron
Commemorates the 1932 Battle of Boquerón, Paraguay's most important Chaco War victory.
October 2026
Mon 12
Columbus Day / Day of the Races Public Holiday
Dia de la Raza / Dia de Colon
National public holiday. Paraguay observes October 12 as a celebration of cultural heritage.
December 2026
Tue 8
Virgin of Caacupe Public Holiday
Virgen de Caacupe
Pilgrimage traffic around Caacupe can be intense.
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Navidad
Family holiday; many services close or run reduced hours.
Note: Some holidays in Paraguay apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.