Public Holiday
Battle of Angamos in Peru 2026
When
October 8, 2026
Where
Nationwide · Nationwide
Price
Free
About
8 October commemorates the 1879 naval Battle of Angamos and the hero Miguel Grau. It is a national public holiday.
Highlights
- National public holiday honouring naval hero Miguel Grau
- Naval ceremonies, especially on the coast
Practical tips
- Banks and offices close; tourism unaffected in the highlands
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