Battle of Angamos Holiday 2026
About
8 October is a national public holiday commemorating the 1879 Battle of Angamos and Miguel Grau. It is a planning date rather than a specific festival around Machu Picchu.
What is verified
- A statutory national public holiday on 8 October
- Commemorates a major naval battle and national hero Miguel Grau
Plan around it
- Confirm bank and government-office hours if you need them
- Ask each tourism operator for its own schedule
Sources checked
Dates and planning claims were reviewed against these primary or institutional records on July 10, 2026.
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