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Public Holidays in Peru — 2026
Peru observes 14 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Año Nuevo | Nationwide |
| Thursday, April 2, 2026 | Holy Thursday | Jueves Santo | Nationwide |
| Thursday, April 2, 2026 | Maundy Thursday | Jueves Santo | Nationwide |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Viernes Santo | Nationwide |
| Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday | Domingo Santo | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | International Workers' Day | Día del Trabajo | Nationwide |
| Monday, June 29, 2026 | Saint Peter and Saint Paul | Día de San Pedro y San Pablo | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | Independence Day | Día de la Independencia | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | Independence Day | Día de la Independencia | Nationwide |
| Sunday, August 30, 2026 | Santa Rosa de Lima | Día de Santa Rosa de Lima | Nationwide |
| Thursday, October 8, 2026 | Battle of Angamos | Combate de Angamos | Nationwide |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | All Saints Day | Día de Todos los Santos | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | Immaculate Conception | Inmaculada Concepción | Nationwide |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Navidad | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 20 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 21 |
| July | 21 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 21 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Thursday, March 25, 2027 | Holy Thursday |
| Thursday, March 25, 2027 | Maundy Thursday |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | International Workers' Day |
| Tuesday, June 29, 2027 | Saint Peter and Saint Paul |
| Wednesday, July 28, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Thursday, July 29, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Monday, August 30, 2027 | Santa Rosa de Lima |
| Friday, October 8, 2027 | Battle of Angamos |
| Monday, November 1, 2027 | All Saints Day |
| Wednesday, December 8, 2027 | Immaculate Conception |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.