Battle of San Jacinto 2024, 2025 and 2026 in Nicaragua

September 14 is Battle of San Jacinto Day in Nicaragua. This is considered a major patriotic holiday due to its occurring at a key juncture in the nation’s long struggle for independence and ongoing freedom.

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2024	14 Sep	Sat	Battle of San Jacinto
2025	14 Sep	Sun	Battle of San Jacinto
2026	14 Sep	Mon	Battle of San Jacinto
2027	14 Sep	Tue	Battle of San Jacinto
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

The events leading up to the Battle of San Jacinto are quite complex, but the basic idea is that the American “political entrepreneur” William Walker was defeated despite outnumbering the resistance by around two to one. This defeat crippled his regime and eventually led to his being ousted from power.

In 1855, Walker sailed to Nicaragua from California to ostensibly help a Nicaraguan presidential candidate who had lost the previous election. The election outcome was disputed, actually, but very soon, Walker himself seized power instead of helping someone else do so.

On 14 September 1856, Walker’s forces attacked San Jacinto Ranch in Managua as part of an effort to supply his troops with enough food by raiding local cattle. Also, the ranch house (hacienda) was a stronghold of his opposition. Though Walker’s men numbered 300 and the Loyalists had only 160 men, Walker was defeated due to heroic efforts after four hours of intense fighting.

On Battle of San Jacinto Day, there is much presentation of the events of the battle and the background to it, in documentaries and other venues. There are also parades and cultural exhibits held throughout the country.

Previous Years

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2023	14 Sep	Thu	Battle of San Jacinto
2022	14 Sep	Wed	Battle of San Jacinto