Good to know: Peru holidays never move to Mondays, and extra government 'non-working days' are for the public sector only, so private employers can choose whether to give them.
"Day off" means a day off by law for private-sector workers. "Optional" means widely observed, but the law does not require private employers to close. The US column shows whether US federal offices are off that day too.
Peru holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's DayAño Nuevo | Day off | Off too |
| Fri, Jan 2 | Public sector day off (New Year bridge)Día no laborable (sector público) | Optional | Works |
| Thu, Apr 2 | Holy ThursdayJueves Santo | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good FridayViernes Santo | Day off | Works |
| Fri, May 1 | Labor DayDía del Trabajo | Day off | Works |
| Sun, Jun 7 | Battle of Arica and Flag DayBatalla de Arica y Día de la Bandera | Day off | Weekend |
| Mon, Jun 29 | Saints Peter and PaulSan Pedro y San Pablo | Day off | Works |
| Thu, Jul 23 | Air Force DayDía de la Fuerza Aérea del Perú | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Jul 27 | Public sector day off (Independence bridge)Día no laborable (sector público) | Optional | Works |
| Tue, Jul 28 | Independence DayFiestas Patrias | Day off | Works |
| Wed, Jul 29 | Independence Day (second day)Fiestas Patrias | Day off | Works |
| Thu, Aug 6 | Battle of JunínBatalla de Junín | Day off | Works |
| Sun, Aug 30 | Saint Rose of LimaSanta Rosa de Lima | Day off | Weekend |
| Thu, Oct 8 | Battle of AngamosCombate de Angamos | Day off | Works |
| Sun, Nov 1 | All Saints' DayDía de Todos los Santos | Day off | Weekend |
| Tue, Dec 8 | Immaculate ConceptionInmaculada Concepción | Day off | Works |
| Wed, Dec 9 | Battle of AyacuchoBatalla de Ayacucho | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas DayNavidad | Day off | Off too |
Peru holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Status | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 | New Year's DayAño Nuevo | Day off | Off too |
| Thu, Mar 25 | Holy ThursdayJueves Santo | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Mar 26 | Good FridayViernes Santo | Day off | Works |
| Sat, May 1 | Labor DayDía del Trabajo | Day off | Weekend |
| Mon, Jun 7 | Battle of Arica and Flag DayBatalla de Arica y Día de la Bandera | Day off | Works |
| Tue, Jun 29 | Saints Peter and PaulSan Pedro y San Pablo | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Jul 23 | Air Force DayDía de la Fuerza Aérea del Perú | Day off | Works |
| Wed, Jul 28 | Independence DayFiestas Patrias | Day off | Works |
| Thu, Jul 29 | Independence Day (second day)Fiestas Patrias | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Aug 6 | Battle of JunínBatalla de Junín | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Aug 30 | Saint Rose of LimaSanta Rosa de Lima | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Oct 8 | Battle of AngamosCombate de Angamos | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Nov 1 | All Saints' DayDía de Todos los Santos | Day off | Works |
| Wed, Dec 8 | Immaculate ConceptionInmaculada Concepción | Day off | Works |
| Thu, Dec 9 | Battle of AyacuchoBatalla de Ayacucho | Day off | Works |
| Sat, Dec 25 | Christmas DayNavidad | Day off | Weekend |
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Peru have in 2026?
Peru has 16 national holidays in 2026 that are days off by law. 13 of them fall Monday to Friday. 2 more days are widely observed but not required for private employers.
Which Peru holidays fall on US workdays in 2026?
11: Holy Thursday (Thu, Apr 2), Good Friday (Fri, Apr 3), Labor Day (Fri, May 1), Saints Peter and Paul (Mon, Jun 29), Air Force Day (Thu, Jul 23), Independence Day (Tue, Jul 28), Independence Day (Wed, Jul 29), Battle of Junín (Thu, Aug 6), Battle of Angamos (Thu, Oct 8), Immaculate Conception (Tue, Dec 8) and Battle of Ayacucho (Wed, Dec 9). Your team in Peru is off on these days while US federal offices work.
How many public holidays does Peru have in 2027?
Peru has 16 national holidays in 2027 that are days off by law. 14 of them fall Monday to Friday.
Which Peru holidays fall on US workdays in 2027?
13: Holy Thursday (Thu, Mar 25), Good Friday (Fri, Mar 26), Battle of Arica and Flag Day (Mon, Jun 7), Saints Peter and Paul (Tue, Jun 29), Air Force Day (Fri, Jul 23), Independence Day (Wed, Jul 28), Independence Day (Thu, Jul 29), Battle of Junín (Fri, Aug 6), Saint Rose of Lima (Mon, Aug 30), Battle of Angamos (Fri, Oct 8), All Saints' Day (Mon, Nov 1), Immaculate Conception (Wed, Dec 8) and Battle of Ayacucho (Thu, Dec 9). Your team in Peru is off on these days while US federal offices work.
General information, not legal advice. Check with local counsel or your payroll provider.
Sources: El Peruano: 2026 national holidays (D.L. 713) · El Peruano: Jan 2 2026 public sector day off (D.S. 042-2025-PCM) · LP Derecho: D.S. 075-2026-PCM, July 27 2026 · US OPM federal holidays. Checked October 8, 2026.