National Holidays in Paraguay in 2022
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: Day of Heroes
- This holiday marks the end of the Paraguayan War in 1870 and commemorates those who lost their lives in the war
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: Holy Thursday
- Also Known as Holy Thursday, Maundy Thursday commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist
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: Good Friday
- Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
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: Easter Day
- On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Jesus Christ after his crucifixion
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: Labour Day
- This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
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: Independence Day
- Spanish authority in Paraguay was overthrown by an uprising on May 14th and 15th 1811
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: Independence Day Holiday
- Honours the role played by Juana María de Lara in Paraguay's independence
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: Chaco Armistice Day
- Chaco Armistice Day commemorates the end of the Chaco War that was fought between Bolivia and Paraguay.
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: Founding of Asunción
- Asunción is one of the oldest Spanish cities in South America, founded on August 15th 1537
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: Boquerón Battle Victory Day
- The Battle of Boquerón was fought in September 1932 and was the first major battle of the Chaco War
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: Virgin of Caacupé Day
- It is a day that celebrates the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin all of her life
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: Christmas Day
- Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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: New Year's Eve
- The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches
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