Plan Your Getaways: Paraguay to Enjoy 6 Long Weekends in 2025

Paraguay’s 2025 holiday calendar includes 12 national, religious, and commemorative holidays, with two dates moved to create six long weekends—perfect for travel and relaxation.

The year starts with New Year’s Day on Wednesday, January 1. The first long weekend comes in March, as Heroes’ Day (March 1) is moved to Monday, March 3. Easter follows with a four-day break on April 17–18 (Thursday and Friday).

Additional long weekends include Chaco Peace Day, moved from June 12 to Monday, June 16; Asunción’s Foundation Day on Friday, August 15; Boquerón Victory Day on Monday, September 29; and Virgin of Caacupé Day on Monday, December 8. Christmas (December 25) falls on a Thursday.

With these extended breaks, people have ideal opportunities to explore the country side. Start planning your trips now!

Calendar

• January 1, Wednesday, New Year's Day
• March 3, Monday, Heroes (Saturday, March 1)
• April 17 and 18, Thursday and Friday, Easter
• May 1, Thursday, Worker
• May 14 and 15, Wednesday and Thursday, Independence
• June 16, Monday, Paz del Chaco (Thursday, June 12)
• August 15, Friday, Foundation of Asunción
• September 29, Monday, Victoria de Boquerón
• December 8, Monday, Virgin of Caacupé
• December 25, Thursday, Christmas

(Source: RevistaFoco)