Peru recognizes 12 official public holidays each year. These holidays are observed nationwide and are generally days off for employees, with specific legal protections.
List of Public Holidays
January 1 – New Year’s Day
Holy Thursday and Good Friday (dates vary)
May 1 – Labor Day
June 29 – San Pedro y San Pablo
July 28 and 29 – Fiestas Patrias (Independence Day celebrations)
August 30 – Santa Rosa de Lima
October 8 – Combate de Angamos
November 1 – All Saints’ Day
December 8 – Immaculate Conception
December 25 – Christmas Day
Weekend Holidays
If a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is no additional day off granted on the following Monday or any other weekday. Employees do not receive a substitute holiday in this case.