Battle of Angamos Day is a public holiday in Peru that commemorates the naval engagement of 1879 during the War of the Pacific. This day honors Admiral Miguel Grau and the crew of the Huáscar, serving as a significant national symbol of bravery and patriotism. As a result of the holiday, all government offices, schools, and financial institutions in Peru are closed. Trading on the Lima Stock Exchange (BVL) is suspended for the duration of the day.
This is a fixed annual public holiday observed on October 8th based on Peruvian national law.
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