Public holidays in Paraguay
The following are national holidays in Paraguay[1]
| Date | English Name | Local Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year | ||
| March/ April | Maundy/Holy Thursday | Jueves Santo | Movable, Lunar Calendar |
| March/ April | Good Friday | Viernes Santo | Movable, Lunar Calendar |
| May 1 | Labor Day | Día de los Trabajadores | |
| May 14 and 15 | Paraguayan Independence | Independencia | |
| June 12+ | Chaco Armistice | Dia de la Paz del Chaco | End of the Chaco War. Movable holiday: June 16 on 2014. |
| August 15 | Founding of Asunción | Fundación de Asunción | Arrival of the Spaniards |
| September 29 | Boqueron Battle Victory Day | Victoria de Boquerón | Chaco War version of D-day |
| December 8 | Virgin of Caacupe | Virgen de Caacupé | Immaculate Conception |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Día de Navidad |
+ Movable holidays: they are observed on the Monday following the actual date (if the holiday does not fall on a Monday itself).
Although not necessarily national holidays, the following are also holidays affecting important institutions:
| Date | English Name | Local Name | Institutions Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 30 | Teacher's Day | Día del Maestro | Affects educational institutions |
| December 31 | New Year's Eve | Último día del año | Bank holiday per Paraguayan Central Bank regulations |
References
- ^ "Calendario Escolar Año Lectivo 2012" (Document). Asuncion: Ministerio de Educación y Culto, Paraguay. 2011.
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