12 official public holidays in 2026, with 10 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
Next public holiday
Virgen de Caacupé
Tuesday, December 8 2026
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
Jueves Santo
Thursday, April 2
From Thursday, April 2 to Sunday, April 5 · 1 day of leave
Viernes Santo
Friday, April 3
From Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5
Día de los Trabajadores
Friday, May 1
From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
Independencia
Thursday, May 14
From Thursday, May 14 to Sunday, May 17 · 1 day of leave
Independencia
Friday, May 15
From Friday, May 15 to Sunday, May 17
Dia de la Paz del Chaco
Friday, June 12
From Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14
Victoria de Boquerón
Tuesday, September 29
From Saturday, September 26 to Tuesday, September 29 · 1 day of leave
Virgen de Caacupé
Tuesday, December 8
From Saturday, December 5 to Tuesday, December 8 · 1 day of leave
Día de Navidad
Friday, December 25
From Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 27
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy.