Battle of Boyacá Day is a public holiday in Colombia, and it is celebrated on August 7 each year.
Battle of Boyacá Day commemorates the battle of Boyacá, fought between the republican army of Newgranadians and the Spanish forces on August 7, 1819. The battle lasted for two hours in a place close to a bridge over the Teatinos River, and the combined republican army of Newgranadians won the battle.
The battle of Boyacá was the decisive battle that ensured the liberation of New Granada, and it is considered as the beginning of the independence of the North of South America.
The following is the list of Battle of Boyacá Day in Colombia from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Boyacá Day | Aug 07, 2022 | Sunday |
| Battle of Boyacá Day | Aug 07, 2023 | Monday |
| Battle of Boyacá Day | Aug 07, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Battle of Boyacá Day | Aug 07, 2025 | Thursday |
| Battle of Boyacá Day | Aug 07, 2026 | Friday |
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