Battle of Ayacucho Holiday 2026
About
9 December is a national public holiday commemorating the Battle of Ayacucho. It follows the Immaculate Conception holiday on 8 December, so visitors should check services across both dates.
What is verified
- A statutory national public holiday on 9 December
- Commemorates the battle that secured Peruvian independence
Plan around it
- Expect some reduced office and business hours across 8–9 December
- Do not assume a particular rail or attraction schedule without checking
Sources checked
Dates and planning claims were reviewed against these primary or institutional records on July 10, 2026.
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