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Public Holidays in Paraguay

Paraguay celebrates numerous public holidays that reflect its rich history, cultural heritage, and religious traditions. These holidays are observed with various festivities, ceremonies, and sometimes time off from work and school.

• New Year's Day
  Origin: Celebrates the beginning of the new calendar year.
  Date & Observance: January 1st. Marked by gatherings, fireworks, and celebrations nationwide.

• Patriots' Day
  Origin: Honors the founding fathers and key figures in Paraguay’s independence.
  Date & Observance: May 14th and 15th. Includes patriotic ceremonies and remembrance events.

• Maundy Thursday
  Origin: Commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples.
  Date & Observance: The Thursday before Easter Sunday. Religious services and processions are common.

• Good Friday
  Origin: Marks the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
  Date & Observance: The Friday before Easter Sunday. Observed with solemn church services and fasting.

• Easter Sunday
  Origin: Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
  Date & Observance: Date varies each year (first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox). Marked by church services and family gatherings.

• Workers' Day
  Origin: International celebration of laborers and the working class.
  Date & Observance: May 1st. Usually observed with parades and events advocating workers' rights.

• National Holiday
  Origin: Commemorates Paraguay’s independence from Spain.
  Date & Observance: May 14th and 15th. Includes national celebrations, parades, and civic events.

• Independence Day
  Origin: Marks the declaration of independence from Spanish rule in 1811.
  Date & Observance: May 14th and 15th, concurrently with National Holiday. Celebrated with fireworks, ceremonies, and cultural activities.

• Chaco Armistice Day
  Origin: Commemorates the end of the Chaco War with Bolivia in 1935.
  Date & Observance: June 12th. Observed with remembrance ceremonies honoring veterans.

• Asuncion Foundation's Day
  Origin: Celebrates the founding of Paraguay’s capital city, Asuncion.
  Date & Observance: August 15th. Local festivities and cultural events take place.

• Boqueron Battle Day
  Origin: Honors the Paraguayan victory during the Battle of Boquerón in the Chaco War.
  Date & Observance: September 29th. Marked by military parades and commemorations.

• Caacupe Virgin Day
  Origin: Religious holiday honoring the Virgin of Caacupe, Paraguay’s patron saint.
  Date & Observance: December 8th. Pilgrimages to the Basilica of Caacupe are a key tradition.

• Christmas Day
  Origin: Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
  Date & Observance: December 25th. Family gatherings, festive meals, and midnight Mass are common.

Site officiel de référence

• Gobierno de Paraguay - Public Holidays