ParaguayvsBrazil
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
8
Only Paraguay
8
Only Brazil
What the numbers say
In 2026, Paraguay has 12 nationwide public holidays and Brazil has 12 — exactly the same number. They line up on 4 dates, including New Year's Day, Viernes Santo, Día de los Trabajadores and Día de Navidad.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Paraguay has 10 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 10 for Brazil (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Paraguay offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 5 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Brazil offers 7 and 3. Paraguay has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Paraguay and April in Brazil.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Paraguay
Brazil is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Brazil
Paraguay is working these days.