Public Holidays in Peru 2026 – National & Public Celebrations

Peru has 16 nationwide public holiday dates in 2026. These national holidays include civic commemorations, Christian observances and the two-day Fiestas Patrias celebration. Peru also uses a separate category of compensable non-working days for public-sector employees, which should not be confused with nationwide public holidays.

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Next Public Holiday in Peru

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Public Holidays in Peru 2026

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Peru's national public holidays are governed primarily by the country's legislation on paid rest days, including Decreto Legislativo 713 and subsequent laws that added newer national holidays. The official Peruvian Government holiday calendar separates national holidays from regional holidays and public-sector non-working days.

How Public Holidays Work in Peru

National public holidays in Peru are mandatory paid rest days under the applicable labour framework. They apply nationally rather than only to one department, province or municipality.

This is different from a día no laborable compensable, or compensable non-working day. Such days may be declared for public-sector employees to encourage domestic tourism or create an extended break, but they do not automatically become national public holidays.

Holy Week Public Holidays in Peru in 2026

Maundy Thursday and Good Friday are nationwide public holidays in Peru. In 2026, Holy Thursday falls on 2 April and Good Friday falls on 3 April.

The official Peruvian holiday calendar identifies both dates as national holidays. Together with the following weekend, they create one of the country's main extended holiday periods.

Fiestas Patrias in Peru in 2026

Peru celebrates Fiestas Patrias with two consecutive nationwide holidays on 28 and 29 July.

The first day commemorates Peru's proclamation of independence. The second day remains part of the statutory Fiestas Patrias holiday period and is also associated with official national celebrations.

In 2026, 28 July falls on Tuesday and 29 July falls on Wednesday.

Is 27 July 2026 a Public Holiday in Peru?

No. Monday, 27 July 2026 is not a national public holiday.

Supreme Decree No. 075-2026-PCM declared 27 July a nationwide non-working day for employees in the public sector. The measure is compensable, meaning the hours not worked must be recovered according to the applicable rules.

For private-sector workplaces, the 27 July non-working day is not mandatory. Employers and employees may agree to observe it and determine how the unworked hours will be recovered.

This distinction is important because work performed on 27 July does not attract the statutory holiday premium that applies to work on the national holidays of 28 and 29 July.

Recent National Holidays Added to Peru's Calendar

Peru's current national holiday calendar includes several commemorative holidays that were added through legislation in recent years.

Battle of Junín – 6 August

Law No. 31530 declared 6 August a national holiday commemorating the Battle of Junín and incorporated the date into the list of holidays covered by Decreto Legislativo 713.

Battle of Arica and Flag Day – 7 June

Law No. 31788 declared 7 June a national holiday commemorating the Battle of Arica and Flag Day. The legislation extended the paid national holiday to public institutions and incorporated the date into the national labour holiday framework.

Peruvian Air Force Day – 23 July

Law No. 31822 established 23 July as Peruvian Air Force Day and a national holiday in commemoration of the heroic sacrifice of Captain FAP José Abelardo Quiñones Gonzales.

National Holidays and Regional Holidays in Peru

Peru also has holidays and non-working days that apply only to particular regions, departments, provinces or cities. These may commemorate local anniversaries, historical events, festivals or regional traditions.

Regional holidays are not included in the nationwide public holiday schedule on this page because their legal application is geographically limited.

Public Holidays and Public-Sector Non-Working Days

A national public holiday and a government-designated non-working day are not the same under Peruvian labour rules.

• National public holiday: a statutory paid rest day applicable under the national holiday framework.
• Public-sector non-working day: generally a compensable day off established for public employees by a specific government measure.
• Private-sector participation: where permitted, private employers and employees may agree to observe a compensable non-working day.
• Regional holiday: a holiday or non-working day that applies only within the territory specified by the relevant law or government measure.

Holiday Pay in Peru

Employees covered by Peru's private-sector labour rules are generally entitled to paid rest on national public holidays.

If an employee works on a national holiday and does not receive a substitute day of rest, the employee is generally entitled to the normal holiday remuneration, payment for the work performed and an additional 100% premium for working on the holiday.

This arrangement is commonly described as triple pay because it consists of the remuneration already due for the holiday, the remuneration for the work performed and the additional 100% surcharge.

The National Superintendence of Labour Inspection (SUNAFIL) confirms that private-sector employees who work on a national holiday without substitute rest are entitled to these three remuneration components.

What Happens When a Public Holiday Falls on Sunday?

A national holiday does not automatically move to Monday merely because its calendar date falls on Sunday.

In 2026, the Battle of Arica and Flag Day on 7 June, Santa Rosa de Lima on 30 August and All Saints' Day on 1 November all fall on Sundays.

These dates remain national public holidays on their statutory calendar dates rather than automatically creating separate nationwide Monday holidays.

Long Weekends in Peru in 2026

Several 2026 public holidays create convenient long weekends for employees who normally work Monday to Friday.

• Holy Week: Thursday 2 April and Friday 3 April create a four-day break through Sunday.
• Labour Day: Friday 1 May creates a three-day weekend.
• Saint Peter and Saint Paul Day: Monday 29 June creates a Saturday-to-Monday break.
• Christmas: Friday 25 December creates a three-day weekend for many Monday-to-Friday employees.

Other holidays fall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Employees may choose to use annual leave to create longer breaks, but such leave days are not additional national holidays.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nationwide public holidays are there in Peru in 2026?

Peru has 16 nationwide public holiday dates in 2026. This count excludes regional holidays and compensable non-working days declared specifically for public-sector employees.

What is the next public holiday in Peru?

The next holiday changes throughout the year. The Next Public Holiday section above uses the VisaBoards holiday database to display the current upcoming national holiday.

Are Maundy Thursday and Good Friday public holidays in Peru?

Yes. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday are nationwide public holidays. In 2026, they fall on 2 April and 3 April.

Is 7 June a public holiday in Peru?

Yes. The Battle of Arica and Flag Day on 7 June is a national public holiday under Law No. 31788.

Is 23 July a public holiday in Peru?

Yes. Peruvian Air Force Day on 23 July is a nationwide public holiday under Law No. 31822.

Is 27 July 2026 a public holiday in Peru?

No. The government declared 27 July 2026 a compensable non-working day for public-sector employees, not a nationwide statutory public holiday.

Are 28 and 29 July both public holidays in Peru?

Yes. Both 28 and 29 July are nationwide public holidays forming Peru's Fiestas Patrias holiday period.

Is Battle of Junín a public holiday?

Yes. The Battle of Junín is observed as a national public holiday every 6 August under Law No. 31530.

Do employees receive extra pay for working on a public holiday in Peru?

Generally, yes. Private-sector employees who work on a national holiday without substitute rest are entitled to the holiday remuneration, payment for work performed and a 100% premium.

Are regional holidays included in Peru's national holiday calendar?

No. Regional holidays apply only within specified jurisdictions and are kept separate from the nationwide public holiday schedule.

Official Sources for Public Holidays in Peru

• Peruvian Government – Feriados: identifies national and regional holidays and distinguishes them from public-sector non-working days.
• Presidency of the Council of Ministers – Supreme Decree No. 075-2026-PCM: declares 27 July 2026 a compensable non-working day for public-sector employees.
• El Peruano – Law No. 31788: establishes 7 June as a national holiday for the Battle of Arica and Flag Day.
• El Peruano – Law No. 31822: establishes 23 July as Peruvian Air Force Day and a national holiday.
• El Peruano – Law No. 31530: establishes 6 August as the national holiday commemorating the Battle of Junín.
• SUNAFIL – Holiday pay guidance: explains paid rest and remuneration when private-sector employees work on national holidays.