National holiday
National Independence (14 May)
14 may
What it is
First day of the Independence holidays: recalls the night of 1811 when the Asunción barracks were taken and the Spanish governor was served with a demand. Flag-raising, parades and ceremonies take place at the Plaza de los Héroes and the Pantheon.
Law
Ley N.º 7544 (promulgada el 3 de setiembre de 2025), que actualiza y unifica los feriados nacionales
Dates this month · May
Verified · sep 2026
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