Paraguay country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (AR)
📍 Paraguay
Theme Independence Day 2027
Paraguay is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Asuncion, the national observance is Independence Day on 15 May, and the national colours are red and blue. Paraguay's independence movement began on 14 and 15 May 1811. The public holiday is 15 May.
Capital and region (AR)
Asuncion is the capital. Paraguay sits in the American time region, on the America/Asuncion clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Saturday, 15 May 2027. Paraguay's independence movement began on 14 and 15 May 1811. The public holiday is 15 May. Locally it is called Día de la Independencia. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are red and blue. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Paraguay?
The capital is Asuncion.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Saturday, 15 May 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and blue.
What does the national day mark?
Paraguay's independence movement began on 14 and 15 May 1811. The public holiday is 15 May.
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