National Holidays in Paraguay in 2025
Upcoming Holidays in Paraguay
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: Day of Heroes
- This holiday marks the end of the Paraguayan War in 1870 and commemorates those who lost their lives in the war
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: Holy Thursday
- Also Known as Holy Thursday, Maundy Thursday commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist
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: Good Friday
- Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
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: Easter Day
- Easter Sunday is the most important date in the Christian church. In the bible, it is the day when Mary Magdalene found that an empty tomb in the cave in which Jesus had been placed.
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: Labour Day
- This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
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: Independence Day
- Spanish authority in Paraguay was overthrown by an uprising on May 14th and 15th 1811
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: Independence Day Holiday
- Honours the role played by Juana María de Lara in Paraguay's independence
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: Chaco Armistice Day
- Chaco Armistice Day commemorates the end of the Chaco War that was fought between Bolivia and Paraguay.
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: Founding of Asunción
- Asunción is one of the oldest Spanish cities in South America, founded on August 15th 1537
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: Boquerón Battle Victory Day
- The Battle of Boquerón was fought in September 1932 and was the first major battle of the Chaco War
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: Virgin of Caacupé Day
- It is a day that celebrates the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin all of her life
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: Christmas Day
- Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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