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Paraguay
Paraguay guarantees 12-30 days of vacation based on seniority (Labour Code Law 213/93). Mandatory Aguinaldo in Dec. Maternity 18 wks (Law 5508/2015), paternity 2 wks.
Authority: Labour Code Law 213/93 · IPS · MTESS
Leave
12-30 days seniority
13th salary
Dec mandatory
Public holidays
12
Maternity
18 wks
Paternity
2 wks
Sick
50% IPS
01
Annual paid leave
Labour Code art. 218Labour Code art. 218: 12 days (<5 yrs), 18 days (5-10), 30 days (>10 yrs).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| <5 yrs | 12 j | 100% | CT |
| 5-10 yrs | 18 j | 100% | CT |
| >10 yrs | 30 j | 100% | CT |
Official sources: MTESS
02
Public holidays
12 holidays12 holidays.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ene | Año Nuevo | All | — |
| 1 mar | Día Héroes | All | — |
| Mar-Apr | Jueves + Viernes Santo | All | — |
| 1 may | Día del Trabajador | All | — |
| 14 may | Día Independencia | All | 2 j |
| 12 jun | Paz del Chaco | All | — |
| 15 ago | Fundación de Asunción | All | — |
| 29 sep | Boquerón | All | — |
| 8 dic | Inmaculada | All | Caacupé |
| 25 dic | Navidad | All | — |
Official sources: MTESS
03
Sick leave
50% IPSDays 1-3: 50% emp. Day 4+: IPS 50%.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1-3 | 0 j | 50% emp | CT |
| Day 4+ | — | 50% IPS | Max 26 sem |
Official sources: IPS
04
Maternity, paternity, parental
18 wks mat · 2 wks patMaternity 18 wks (Law 5508/2015). Paternity 2 wks.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 18 sem | 100% IPS | Ley 5508 |
| Paternity | 2 sem | 100% IPS | Ley 5508 |
Official sources: IPS
05
Special leaves
Law 5407Labour Code + Law 5407 (marriage 3 days, bereavement 4 days).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 3 j | 100% | Ley 5407 |
| Bereavement | 4 j | 100% | Ley 5407 |
Official sources: MTESS
Information current as of last update. This guide does not replace local legal advice. For specific situations, consult a labor lawyer in the relevant country.
Centralize Paraguay absence management
Illizeo applies Labour Code 213/93 + IPS + Aguinaldo + Law 5508.
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