Public Holidays in Paraguay 2016

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New Year's DayPublic holiday
New Year's Day
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Take Jan 4 off
Days off: Jan 1–44-day weekend
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Dia de los héroesPublic holiday
Heroes' day
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Take Feb 29, Mar 2, Mar 3, Mar 4 off
Days off: Feb 27–Mar 69-day weekend
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Jueves SantoPublic holiday
Maundy Thursday
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Take Mar 23 off
Days off: Mar 23–275-day weekend
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Viernes SantoPublic holiday
Good Friday
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Days off: Mar 23–275-day weekend
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Día de los TrabajadoresPublic holidayWeekend
Labour Day
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Take May 2 off
Days off: Apr 30–May 23-day weekend
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IndependenciaPublic holidayWeekend
Paraguayan Independence
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Take May 13, May 16 off
Days off: May 13–164-day weekend
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IndependenciaPublic holidayWeekend
Paraguayan Independence
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Take May 13, May 16 off
Days off: May 13–164-day weekend
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Dia de la Paz del ChacoPublic holidayWeekend
Chaco Armistice
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Fundación de AsunciónPublic holiday
Founding of Asunción
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Take Aug 12, Aug 16 off
Days off: Aug 12–165-day weekend
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Victoria de BoquerónPublic holiday
Boqueron Battle Victory Day
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Take Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 30 off
Days off: Sep 24–Oct 29-day weekend
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Virgen de CaacupéPublic holiday
Virgin of Caacupe
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Take Dec 9 off
Days off: Dec 8–114-day weekend
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Día de NavidadPublic holidayWeekend
Christmas Day
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Take Dec 26 off
Days off: Dec 24–263-day weekend

Public Holidays in Paraguay

New Year's Day

1 Jan 2016

New Year’s Day in Paraguay is a quiet family holiday after late‑night celebrations. Many people rest at home or visit relatives.

Dia de los héroes

1 Mar 2016

Heroes’ Day honors national leaders of the War of the Triple Alliance. Official ceremonies and civic events mark the day.

Jueves Santo

24 Mar 2016

Maundy Thursday begins Paraguay’s Holy Week observances, with church services and processions in many towns.

Viernes Santo

25 Mar 2016

Good Friday is a solemn day of reflection. Many people attend church and observe traditional fasting or quiet family meals.

Día de los Trabajadores

1 May 2016

Labour Day is celebrated with public events and family gatherings. It is a national day off across the country.

Independencia

14–15 May 2016

Independence Day on May 14 celebrates Paraguay’s 1811 independence. Parades, concerts, and national flags fill the streets.

Dia de la Paz del Chaco

12 Jun 2016

Chaco Armistice commemorates the end of the Chaco War. It is observed with official ceremonies and remembrance.

Fundación de Asunción

15 Aug 2016

The Founding of Asunción celebrates the capital’s establishment in 1537. Local events and civic pride highlight the day.

Victoria de Boquerón

29 Sep 2016

Boquerón Day commemorates a key battle of the Chaco War. It is marked by official remembrance and historical tributes.

Virgen de Caacupé

8 Dec 2016

Virgin of Caacupé Day is Paraguay’s most important religious celebration, drawing large pilgrimages and Masses across the country.

Día de Navidad

25 Dec 2016

Christmas Day in Paraguay is warm and family‑centered, following Christmas Eve celebrations with traditional meals and gatherings.

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