Public holidays in Peru, 2026
17 public holidays, 13 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Peru drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: All Saints' Day on Sunday 1 November.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 2 April | Maundy Thursday | Thursday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 5 April | Easter Sunday | Sunday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 7 June | Battle of Arica and Flag Day | Sunday |
| 29 June | Saints Peter and Paul | Monday |
| 23 July | Peruvian Air Force Day | Thursday |
| 28 July | Independence Day | Tuesday |
| 29 July | Independence Day | Wednesday |
| 6 August | Battle of Junín | Thursday |
| 30 August | Santa Rosa de Lima | Sunday |
| 8 October | Battle of Angamos | Thursday |
| 1 November | All Saints' Day | Sunday |
| 8 December | Immaculate Conception | Tuesday |
| 9 December | Battle of Ayacucho | Wednesday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Peru have in 2026?
17 nationwide public holidays, 13 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Peru?
All Saints' Day, on Sunday 1 November 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.