Commemorative datesAugust
Historical
Anniversary of the Ycuá Bolaños fire
1 aug
What it is
On 1 August 2004 a fire at a supermarket in the Trinidad neighborhood of Asunción killed hundreds and remains the country's worst civil tragedy. Masses and memorial events are held every year; in 2026 a memory site and cultural center opened at the location.
Law
No es feriado nacional.
Dates this month · August
Verified · sep 2026
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