Paraguay's celebration of Carnaval (February) is liveliest in Asunción, Encaración, Cuidad del Este and Villarrica. Government offices and businesses are closed for all official holidays. In addition to Christmas, New Year and Easter, prominent celebratory days off include Paz del Chaco (End of Chaco War) in June and the Fundación de Asunción (Founding of Asunción) in August. Caacupé is the most important site for the Roman Catholic Día de la Virgen (Immaculate Conception Day) in December.

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