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Public Holidays in Paraguay

For Public holidays, Paraguay provides nationals with many of them but vary from private to government sectors. Right from the start of each year, Paraguay public holidays start right away with a welcome holiday of New Year. Many celebrations and entertainment parties take place that day along with numerous dance parties and enjoyments. The said Paraguay public holidays each year are for all departments and are not only restricted to the government professionals.

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Paraguay National Holidays 2019

Yes! This can happen that if New Year falls on weekend, long weekend is enjoyed by government officials but not by private sectors maybe as they don’t get 2 holidays in a week normally. End of Feb i.e. 26th day is said to be Day of Heroes for Paraguay.
The said holiday is one of the most respected Paraguay public holidays counted because it relates the history to 197o War where many people lost their lives sacrificing for the state.The holiday is announced in the said remembrance.
The third most amazing holiday celebration out of Paraguay public holidays includes Holy Thursday.
Some call it as Good Thursday too where Thursday has been celebrated following the history of early Christians.
The holiday takes place right before Good Friday. Both the Good Friday and Thursday are the Paraguay public holidays taking place in the end of March.
Good Friday is celebrated right before the Friday of Easter. Easter Day a complete week and is celebrated each year with utmost enjoyment and entertainment. It is mostly a Sunday where Christians enjoy the holiday in remembrance of Christ.
Labor Day is a universal holiday celebrated and counted in Paraguay public holidays where tribute to the hardworking labors is given for their efforts and passion.
The holiday is a silent appreciation for their movements. On May 14, Paraguay celebrates its independence day and entire country including public plus private sectors is announced close.
The same is counted in Paraguay public holidays and is celebrated each year. These are actually two Paraguay public holidays taking place on May 14 and 15 respectively, but the major holiday is given on 15 May until or unless they fall on weekends where nationals enjoy long weekends.
Many other Paraguay public holidays do remain and we have listed very few of them including Christmas, Chaco Armistice, Boquerón, and much more. The last month of Paraguay is the most entertaining one for nationals as there are vacations for Christmas and right after that they enjoy New year holiday giving them immense peace, relaxation, and comfort.