UruguayvsParaguay
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
10
Only Uruguay
7
Only Paraguay
What the numbers say
In 2026, Uruguay has 15 nationwide public holidays and Paraguay has 12, so Uruguay gets 3 more days off. They line up on 5 dates, including Año Nuevo, Semana de Turismo, Día de los Trabajadores and Día de la Familia.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Uruguay has 13 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 10 for Paraguay (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Uruguay offers 8 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 5 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Paraguay offers 5 and 5. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is April in Uruguay and May in Paraguay.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Uruguay
Paraguay is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Paraguay
Uruguay is working these days.