{"country":"Peru","code":"pe","years":[2026,2027],"weekend_days":["Sunday","Saturday"],"scope":"National public holidays only; regional holidays are not included.","page":"https://timebento.com/public-holidays/pe.html","open_in_app":"https://timebento.com/pe","holidays":[{"date":"2026-01-01","name":"New Year's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic and cultural","about":"The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.","at_work":"Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you a great year ahead.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-04-02","name":"Maundy Thursday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian)","about":"The Thursday before Easter, which commemorates the Last Supper and Jesus washing his disciples' feet. It begins the Paschal Triduum, the three days before Easter.","at_work":"A day off in several countries, and the start of the Easter break.","what_to_say":"Wishing you a peaceful Easter break.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-04-03","name":"Good Friday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian)","about":"A solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus, observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It falls on the Friday immediately before Easter Sunday.","at_work":"Fine to mention the long weekend. It is a sombre day for those who observe it, so avoid \"Happy Good Friday\". Its date moves every year with Easter, so check the calendar when planning spring deadlines.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the Easter weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day, part of a long weekend","note":"Easter Monday is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries, so many people have a four-day weekend."}},{"date":"2026-04-05","name":"Easter Sunday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and is the most important feast of the Christian year. Families go to church and share a festive meal, and in many places Easter eggs are decorated and broken together as a symbol of the empty tomb. Easter is a moveable feast, with its date set by a lunisolar calendar. Easter Monday, the day after, is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries.","at_work":"Widely welcome to mention. Colleagues may be away for the whole long weekend.","what_to_say":"Happy Easter! Enjoy the long weekend.","usual":{"days":"3–4 days (the Easter weekend)","note":"Good Friday to Easter Monday in many countries."}},{"date":"2026-05-01","name":"Labor Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic","about":"International Workers' Day, on 1 May, honours workers and the labour movement. The date was chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike in the United States that culminated in the Haymarket affair, and the day was adopted in support of a \"great international demonstration\" for the eight-hour day.","at_work":"Fine to mention the day off. In some countries it has a political side, so keep it about the break.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-06-07","name":"Battle of Arica and Flag Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"7 June marks the Battle of Arica, fought on 7 June 1880 between Chile and Peru in the War of the Pacific.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Flag Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-06-29","name":"Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian, Catholic)","about":"The feast of the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul, on 29 June, which honours their martyrdom in Rome.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy feast day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-07-23","name":"Peruvian Air Force Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, military","about":"23 July is Air Force Day in Peru.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-07-28","name":"Independence Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National","about":"Fiestas Patrias: 28 July marks the independence of Peru from Spain, proclaimed by José de San Martín in 1821, and 29 July honours the Armed Forces and the National Police. The President addresses Congress, and there is a great military parade.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"¡Feliz Día de la Independencia!","usual":{"days":"2 days, 28 and 29 July"}},{"date":"2026-07-29","name":"Great Military Parade Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, military","about":"29 July is the second day of Peru's Independence Day holiday (28–29 July), when the Great Military Parade is held.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Independence Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-08-06","name":"Battle of Junín Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"6 August marks the Battle of Junín, fought in the highlands of the Junín Region in 1824.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-08-30","name":"Rose of Lima Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Catholic)","about":"30 August is the feast of Saint Rose of Lima (Santa Rosa de Lima), a member of the Third Order of Saint Dominic who became known for her life of severe penance and her care of the poor of Lima.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Santa Rosa de Lima!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-10-08","name":"Battle of Angamos Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"8 October marks the Battle of Angamos, the naval battle between the navies of Chile and Peru at Punta Angamos in 1879.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-11-01","name":"All Saints' Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian)","about":"A Christian holy day celebrated in honour of all the saints of the Church, on 1 November in the Catholic Church. It is followed by All Souls' Day on 2 November. Where it is a public holiday, cemetery rituals such as offerings of flowers, candles and prayers for the graves of loved ones often take place. The Eastern Orthodox Church celebrates it on the first Sunday after Pentecost.","at_work":"Fine to mention, but it is a reflective day about remembering loved ones, not a festive one, so avoid \"Happy All Saints' Day\".","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off, or simply: \"I hope you have a peaceful day.\"","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"All Souls' Day follows on 2 November."}},{"date":"2026-12-08","name":"Immaculate Conception","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian, Catholic)","about":"The Immaculate Conception is the doctrine that the Virgin Mary was free of original sin from the moment of her conception. It was defined as a dogma in 1854 by Pope Pius IX, and its feast day is 8 December. It is about Mary's conception, not the birth of Jesus.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A public holiday in many Catholic countries.","what_to_say":"Happy holiday!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-12-09","name":"Battle of Ayacucho Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"9 December marks the Battle of Ayacucho (La Quinua) of 1824, between royalist and independentist forces on the Pampa de Ayacucho.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-12-25","name":"Christmas Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.","at_work":"Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, \"Happy holidays\" is a safe choice.","what_to_say":"Merry Christmas! Or: \"Happy holidays, enjoy the break.\"","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"Many countries also have 24 or 26 December off."}},{"date":"2027-01-01","name":"New Year's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic and cultural","about":"The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.","at_work":"Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you a great year ahead.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-03-25","name":"Maundy Thursday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian)","about":"The Thursday before Easter, which commemorates the Last Supper and Jesus washing his disciples' feet. It begins the Paschal Triduum, the three days before Easter.","at_work":"A day off in several countries, and the start of the Easter break.","what_to_say":"Wishing you a peaceful Easter break.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-03-26","name":"Good Friday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian)","about":"A solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus, observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It falls on the Friday immediately before Easter Sunday.","at_work":"Fine to mention the long weekend. It is a sombre day for those who observe it, so avoid \"Happy Good Friday\". Its date moves every year with Easter, so check the calendar when planning spring deadlines.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the Easter weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day, part of a long weekend","note":"Easter Monday is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries, so many people have a four-day weekend."}},{"date":"2027-03-28","name":"Easter Sunday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and is the most important feast of the Christian year. Families go to church and share a festive meal, and in many places Easter eggs are decorated and broken together as a symbol of the empty tomb. Easter is a moveable feast, with its date set by a lunisolar calendar. Easter Monday, the day after, is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries.","at_work":"Widely welcome to mention. Colleagues may be away for the whole long weekend.","what_to_say":"Happy Easter! Enjoy the long weekend.","usual":{"days":"3–4 days (the Easter weekend)","note":"Good Friday to Easter Monday in many countries."}},{"date":"2027-05-01","name":"Labor Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic","about":"International Workers' Day, on 1 May, honours workers and the labour movement. The date was chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike in the United States that culminated in the Haymarket affair, and the day was adopted in support of a \"great international demonstration\" for the eight-hour day.","at_work":"Fine to mention the day off. In some countries it has a political side, so keep it about the break.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-06-07","name":"Battle of Arica and Flag Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"7 June marks the Battle of Arica, fought on 7 June 1880 between Chile and Peru in the War of the Pacific.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Flag Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-06-29","name":"Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian, Catholic)","about":"The feast of the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul, on 29 June, which honours their martyrdom in Rome.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy feast day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-07-23","name":"Peruvian Air Force Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, military","about":"23 July is Air Force Day in Peru.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-07-28","name":"Independence Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National","about":"Fiestas Patrias: 28 July marks the independence of Peru from Spain, proclaimed by José de San Martín in 1821, and 29 July honours the Armed Forces and the National Police. The President addresses Congress, and there is a great military parade.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"¡Feliz Día de la Independencia!","usual":{"days":"2 days, 28 and 29 July"}},{"date":"2027-07-29","name":"Great Military Parade Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, military","about":"29 July is the second day of Peru's Independence Day holiday (28–29 July), when the Great Military Parade is held.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Independence Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-08-06","name":"Battle of Junín Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"6 August marks the Battle of Junín, fought in the highlands of the Junín Region in 1824.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-08-30","name":"Rose of Lima Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Catholic)","about":"30 August is the feast of Saint Rose of Lima (Santa Rosa de Lima), a member of the Third Order of Saint Dominic who became known for her life of severe penance and her care of the poor of Lima.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Santa Rosa de Lima!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-10-08","name":"Battle of Angamos Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"8 October marks the Battle of Angamos, the naval battle between the navies of Chile and Peru at Punta Angamos in 1879.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-11-01","name":"All Saints' Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian)","about":"A Christian holy day celebrated in honour of all the saints of the Church, on 1 November in the Catholic Church. It is followed by All Souls' Day on 2 November. Where it is a public holiday, cemetery rituals such as offerings of flowers, candles and prayers for the graves of loved ones often take place. The Eastern Orthodox Church celebrates it on the first Sunday after Pentecost.","at_work":"Fine to mention, but it is a reflective day about remembering loved ones, not a festive one, so avoid \"Happy All Saints' Day\".","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off, or simply: \"I hope you have a peaceful day.\"","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"All Souls' Day follows on 2 November."}},{"date":"2027-12-08","name":"Immaculate Conception","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian, Catholic)","about":"The Immaculate Conception is the doctrine that the Virgin Mary was free of original sin from the moment of her conception. It was defined as a dogma in 1854 by Pope Pius IX, and its feast day is 8 December. It is about Mary's conception, not the birth of Jesus.","at_work":"Fine to mention. 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If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, \"Happy holidays\" is a safe choice.","what_to_say":"Merry Christmas! 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