ParaguayvsUruguay
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
7
Only Paraguay
10
Only Uruguay
What the numbers say
In 2026, Paraguay has 12 nationwide public holidays and Uruguay has 15, so Uruguay gets 3 more days off. They line up on 5 dates, including New Year's Day, Jueves Santo, Viernes Santo and Día de los Trabajadores.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Paraguay has 10 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 13 for Uruguay (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); Uruguay offers 8 and 5. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is May in Paraguay and April in Uruguay.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Paraguay
Uruguay is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Uruguay
Paraguay is working these days.