New Year's Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 1
- Day of year
- 1
- Local time zone
- America/Asuncion
- Currency
- PYG
Long-weekend planner
New Year's Day falls on a Thursday in 2026. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Paraguay, New Year's Day is on January 1, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, New Year's Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. New Year's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Paraguay.
New Year's Day was on January 1, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next New Year's Day in Paraguay is on January 1, 2027.
Other public holidays in Paraguay 2026
- Heroes' day (Dia de los héroes)Mar 1
- Maundy Thursday (Jueves Santo)Apr 2
- Good Friday (Viernes Santo)Apr 3
- Labour Day (Día de los Trabajadores)May 1
- Paraguayan Independence (Independencia)May 14
- Chaco Armistice (Dia de la Paz del Chaco)Jun 12
- Founding of Asunción (Fundación de Asunción)Aug 15
- Boqueron Battle Victory Day (Victoria de Boquerón)Sep 29
- Virgin of Caacupe (Virgen de Caacupé)Dec 8
- Christmas Day (Día de Navidad)Dec 25
About these dates
The New Year's Day date for Paraguay 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.