Public Holidays in Peru
Peru observes 16 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Peru
- Peruvian Air Force DayThursday, July 23, 2026
- Independence DayTuesday, July 28, 2026
- Independence DayWednesday, July 29, 2026
- Battle of JunínThursday, August 6, 2026
- Santa Rosa de LimaSunday, August 30, 2026
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| Jun 7 | Sunday | Battle of Arica and Flag Day | Public |
| Jun 29 | Monday | Saints Peter and Paul | Public |
| Jul 23 | Thursday | Peruvian Air Force Day | Public |
| Jul 28 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Jul 29 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 6 | Thursday | Battle of Junín | Public |
| Aug 30 | Sunday | Santa Rosa de Lima | Public |
| Oct 8 | Thursday | Battle of Angamos | Public |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception | Public |
| Dec 9 | Wednesday | Battle of Ayacucho | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 19, 2026