🇵🇪 Peru's public holidays in 2026 at a glance
Peru has 17 nationwide public holidays in 2026. That puts Peru joint 14th out of the 100 countries we track, level with 4 others. The median across those 100 is 13. 13 fall on a weekday and 4 on a Saturday or Sunday. The year opens with New Year's Day on 1 January and closes with Christmas Day on 25 December. April is the busiest month with 3. Nothing at all falls in February, March or September. This list covers holidays observed across the whole country. Many countries add regional or state holidays on top, and whether a given day is paid depends on your employer, so check locally before you book around it.
Peru public holidays in January 2026
New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) on 1 January.
Peru public holidays in February 2026
There are no public holidays in Peru in February 2026.
Peru public holidays in March 2026
There are no public holidays in Peru in March 2026.
Peru public holidays in April 2026
Maundy Thursday (Jueves Santo) on 2 April, Good Friday (Viernes Santo) on 3 April and Easter Sunday (Domingo de Resurrección) on 5 April.
Peru public holidays in May 2026
Labor Day (Día del Trabajo) on 1 May.
Peru public holidays in June 2026
Battle of Arica and Flag Day (Batalla de Arica y Día de la Bandera) on 7 June and Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day (San Pedro y San Pablo) on 29 June.
Peru public holidays in July 2026
Peruvian Air Force Day (Día de la Fuerza Aérea del Perú) on 23 July, Independence Day (Día de la Independencia) on 28 July and Great Military Parade Day (Día de la Gran Parada Militar) on 29 July.
Peru public holidays in August 2026
Battle of Junín Day (Batalla de Junín) on 6 August and Rose of Lima Day (Santa Rosa de Lima) on 30 August.
Peru public holidays in September 2026
There are no public holidays in Peru in September 2026.
Peru public holidays in October 2026
Battle of Angamos Day (Combate de Angamos) on 8 October.
Peru public holidays in November 2026
All Saints' Day (Todos Los Santos) on 1 November.
Peru public holidays in December 2026
Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) on 8 December, Battle of Ayacucho Day (Batalla de Ayacucho) on 9 December and Christmas Day (Navidad del Señor) on 25 December.
Long weekends and bridge days in Peru in 2026
On 3 occasions in 2026 a Peru holiday lands on a Friday or a Monday, which turns the adjoining weekend into a three-day break with no leave used at all. Another 6 fall exactly one day away from the weekend, so a single day of leave buys four days off.
- Labor Day (Friday, 1 May) — falls on a Friday, so the weekend that follows is a three-day break with no leave used.
- Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day (Monday, 29 June) — falls on a Monday, so the weekend before it stretches to three days.
- Christmas Day (Friday, 25 December) — falls on a Friday, so the weekend that follows is a three-day break with no leave used.
- New Year's Day (Thursday, 1 January) — book the Friday after it and you get four days in a row for one day of leave.
- Peruvian Air Force Day (Thursday, 23 July) — book the Friday after it and you get four days in a row for one day of leave.
- Independence Day and Great Military Parade Day (28 July–29 July) — book the Monday before it and you get four days in a row for one day of leave.
- Battle of Junín Day (Thursday, 6 August) — book the Friday after it and you get four days in a row for one day of leave.
- Battle of Angamos Day (Thursday, 8 October) — book the Friday after it and you get four days in a row for one day of leave.
- Immaculate Conception and Battle of Ayacucho Day (8 December–9 December) — book the Monday before it and you get four days in a row for one day of leave.
Peru public holidays — common questions
How many public holidays does Peru have in 2026?
Peru has 17 nationwide public holidays in 2026, 13 of which fall on a weekday. The count covers days observed across the whole country; regional and state holidays are not included, and whether a day is paid depends on the employer.
When is the first public holiday of 2026 in Peru?
It is New Year's Day on 1 January, a Thursday. The last is Christmas Day on 25 December.
Which Peru holidays create a long weekend in 2026?
Labor Day (Friday, 1 May), Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day (Monday, 29 June) and Christmas Day (Friday, 25 December) fall on a Friday or a Monday, so the weekend beside them runs to three days without using any leave.
Do businesses close on public holidays in Peru?
Banks, government offices and schools generally close on national public holidays in Peru, while shops, restaurants and transport often run reduced hours rather than shutting entirely. If you are working remotely from Peru, expect slower replies from local suppliers and government services on these dates.