Nueva Ecija Day, or Araw ng Nueva Ecija, is observed in the Philippine province of Nueva Ecija every September 2 as a special non-working holiday. This day commemorates the Cry of Nueva Ecija, which marks the province's pivotal role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule. On September 2, 1896, approximately 3,000 revolutionaries, led by Mariano Llanera and Pantaleon Valmonte, attacked the provincial capital of San Isidro, inflicting significant losses on the Spanish forces. Nueva Ecija, known as the “Heart of Inland Luzon,” “Milk Capital of the Philippines,” and “Rice Granary of the Philippines,” has a rich agricultural heritage, being a leading producer of rice and onions. The province was formally established in 1801 and has a history of resistance and development, including its occupation by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. Today, celebrations may include local events that honor this historical significance and the province's agricultural contributions.