Public Holidays in Peru 2026
16 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Peru now has sixteen national public holidays, with several military and historical commemorations added in recent years.
Peru Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| Jun 7 | Sunday | Battle of Arica and Flag Day |
| Jun 29 | Monday | Saints Peter and Paul |
| Jul 23 | Thursday | Peruvian Air Force Day |
| Jul 28 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| Jul 29 | Wednesday | Independence Holiday |
| Aug 6 | Thursday | Battle of Junín |
| Aug 30 | Sunday | Santa Rosa de Lima |
| Oct 8 | Thursday | Battle of Angamos |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception |
| Dec 9 | Wednesday | Battle of Ayacucho |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
This table excludes public-sector-only non-working days and regional holidays.
National Holidays vs Public-Sector Non-Working Days 2026
The government also declares additional non-working days for the public sector. Those are not the same as national public holidays and are intentionally excluded from this table.
Holiday Rules in Peru
National holidays apply under law. Public-sector bridge days and regional non-working days are separate categories and can be announced for a specific year or location.
Peru Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence holidays are 28 and 29 July.
- Peru has sixteen national holidays in this calendar.
- Public-sector non-working days are separate from national holidays.
- Regional holidays are excluded.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Peru Independence Day?
The main independence holiday is 28 July, followed by 29 July.
Why are public-sector bridge days not listed?
They are not national public holidays and may apply only to public employees.
Is Battle of Junín a national holiday?
Yes. 6 August is a national holiday.
Are regional holidays included?
No. The main table contains national holidays only.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official national holiday calendar and sector-specific non-working-day notes.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.