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When is Elcano's Day 2026?
Elcano's Day 2026 is on Sunday, September 6, 2026 in Spain.
Elcano's Day is an observance in Spain's Basque region that recalls Juan Sebastián de Elcano's circumnavigation of the globe in 1522.
See September 6 on the world mapElcano's Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | September 6Sunday |
Questions about Elcano's Day
- When is Elcano's Day in 2026?
- Elcano's Day is on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
- Which countries celebrate Elcano's Day?
- Elcano's Day is marked in 1 country: Spain.
- Is Elcano's Day a public holiday?
- In 2026 it's listed as an observance or regional holiday rather than a nationwide day off. Check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
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- Father's Day January 4
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- National Day February 4
- Constitution Day January 7
- Victory Day January 2
- Children's Day January 6
- National Heroes' Day January 20
- Armed Forces Day January 20
- Teachers' Day January 15
- Revolution Day January 3