Christmas 2024, 2025 and 2026
Christmas Day is a public holiday in Paraguay every 25 December. In Paraguay, Christmas is taken very seriously and is a deeply religious festival. Much is borrowed from Spanish Christmas traditions, but there are also many Native American touches that have entered the tradition.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25 Dec | Wed | Christmas Day |
| 2025 | 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day |
| 2026 | 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day |
| 2027 | 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas Day |
| Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. | |||
Churches in Paraguay will be decked out with lights and sport large, colourful light-up Christmas ornaments. Town squares and city parks will also be decorated for the season, as will individual homes and businesses.
Nativity scenes, at homes and churches, are a central part of the celebration. They really function much like the Christmas tree does in other countries, but with a stronger connection to the religious meaning of Christmas.
Large, late-night family feasts on Christmas Eve are the rule in Paraguay. A Christmas toast will often be made at midnight, using either cider or champagne. On Christmas Day, most will attend mass and visit family.
Previous Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 Dec | Mon | Christmas Day |
| 2022 | 25 Dec | Sun | Christmas Day |