National holiday

Heroes of the Fatherland Day

1 mar

What it is

Remembers the death of Marshal Francisco Solano López at Cerro Corá in 1870, which ended the War of the Triple Alliance, and honors those who fought. Official ceremonies are held at Cerro Corá (Amambay) and at the National Pantheon of Heroes in Asunción.

Law

Ley N.º 7544 (promulgada el 3 de setiembre de 2025), que actualiza y unifica los feriados nacionales; el feriado puede trasladarse por decreto al lunes anterior o posterior

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