National holiday

Founding of Asunción

15 aug

What it is

A holiday for the city's founding anniversary (1537). It coincides with the feast of the Virgin of the Assumption, patron of the capital, with Mass, procession and municipal events.

Law

Ley N.º 7544 (promulgada el 3 de setiembre de 2025), que actualiza y unifica los feriados nacionales

Dates this month · August

Anniversary of the Ycuá Bolaños fire National Chipa Day International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples Flag Day Children's Day (Acosta Ñu)Paraguayan Folklore Day Guaraní Language Day National Guarania Day

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Sources (2)

ferrere.com informacionpublica.paraguay.gov.py