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1JanThu
New Year's Day Año Nuevo
National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
“Happy New Year” · ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!
Holidays & cultural calendar · 2026–2027
Peru: public holidays, festivals and cultural events
Business slows over Semana Santa, the late-July Fiestas Patrias week and from Christmas to early January; the government often adds public-sector 'non-working' bridge days at short notice.
- Public holidays 2026
- 15
- Public holidays 2027
- 15
- Weekend
- Sat–Sun (many firms work Saturday mornings)
- Calendars
- Gregorian · Chinese lunisolar
From today to 31 December 2026
Greetings and notices for Peru
A banner for every holiday and cultural event until the end of the year – share it with partners or download it for e-mail and social media.
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Peru calendar 2026
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
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April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
July 2026
August 2026
September 2026
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October 2026
November 2026
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January 2026
- 2JanFri
Non-working day (public sector) Día no laborable
Declared non-working (compensable) day for the public sector; private firms may opt in.
February 2026
- 2FebMon
Virgen de la Candelaria Festival Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria
UNESCO-listed festival in Puno with dance competitions running through mid-February.
- 17FebTue
Chinese New Year (Year of the Horse) Año Nuevo Chino / 春节
1st day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Horse
Celebrated in Lima's Barrio Chino by Peru's large Tusán (Chinese-Peruvian) community; normal business day.
“Happy Lunar New Year” · 新年快乐
April 2026
- 2AprThu
Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Start of the Easter long weekend (Easter Sunday 5 April). National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
- 3AprFri
Good Friday Viernes Santo
National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
May 2026
- 1MayFri
Labour Day Día del Trabajo
National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
- 10MaySun
Mother's Day Día de la Madre
Second Sunday of May; major family occasion.
“Happy Mother's Day” · ¡Feliz Día de la Madre!
June 2026
- 7JunSun
Battle of Arica and Flag Day Batalla de Arica y Día de la Bandera
National holiday (since 2024) honouring Francisco Bolognesi and the 1880 Battle of Arica. National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
- 24JunWed
Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun) Inti Raymi
Inca winter-solstice festival re-enacted at Sacsayhuamán, Cusco; regional holiday in Cusco and also the national Peasant's Day (Día del Campesino).
“Happy Inti Raymi” · ¡Feliz Inti Raymi!
- 29JunMon
Saints Peter and Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Catholic feast; fishermen's festivals on the coast. National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
July 2026
- 23JulThu
Peruvian Air Force Day Día de la Fuerza Aérea del Perú
Honours aviation hero José Quiñones (national holiday since 2023). National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
- 28JulTue
Independence Day (Fiestas Patrias) Fiestas Patrias – Día de la Independencia
Marks San Martín's 1821 declaration of independence; 28–29 July form the national 'Fiestas Patrias' holiday, and business slows all week. National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
“Happy Fiestas Patrias, Peru” · ¡Felices Fiestas Patrias!
August 2026
- 6AugThu
Battle of Junín Batalla de Junín
Commemorates the 1824 victory of Bolívar's army (national holiday since 2022). National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
- 30AugSun
Saint Rose of Lima Santa Rosa de Lima
Feast of the Americas' first saint, patroness of Peru and the national police. National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
October 2026
- 8OctThu
Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Honours Admiral Miguel Grau, killed in the 1879 naval battle. National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
- 18OctSun
Lord of Miracles (main procession) Señor de los Milagros
October is Lima's 'purple month'; the largest processions of the Señor de los Milagros (18, 19 and 28 October) block central Lima traffic.
November 2026
- 1NovSun
All Saints' Day Día de Todos los Santos
National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
December 2026
- 8DecTue
Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Catholic feast. National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
- 9DecWed
Battle of Ayacucho Batalla de Ayacucho
Commemorates the 1824 battle that sealed South American independence (national holiday since 2022). National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
- 24DecThu
Christmas Eve Nochebuena
Main family celebration at midnight; offices close early.
- 25DecFri
Christmas Day Navidad
National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
“Merry Christmas” · ¡Feliz Navidad!
Peru calendar 2027
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
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June 2027
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August 2027
September 2027
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October 2027
November 2027
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January 2027
- 1JanFri
New Year's Day Año Nuevo
National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
“Happy New Year” · ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!
- 25JanMon
Virgen de la Candelaria Festival Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria
Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day
UNESCO-listed festival in Puno; main day 2 February, dance competitions through mid-February (exact programme set yearly).
February 2027
- 6FebSat
Chinese New Year (Year of the Goat) Año Nuevo Chino / 春节
1st day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Goat
Celebrated in Lima's Barrio Chino by the Tusán community; normal business day.
“Happy Lunar New Year” · 新年快乐
March 2027
- 25MarThu
Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Start of the Easter long weekend (Easter Sunday 28 March). National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
- 26MarFri
Good Friday Viernes Santo
National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
May 2027
- 1MaySat
Labour Day Día del Trabajo
National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
- 9MaySun
Mother's Day Día de la Madre
Second Sunday of May; major family occasion.
“Happy Mother's Day” · ¡Feliz Día de la Madre!
June 2027
- 7JunMon
Battle of Arica and Flag Day Batalla de Arica y Día de la Bandera
National holiday (since 2024) honouring Francisco Bolognesi and the 1880 Battle of Arica. National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
- 24JunThu
Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun) Inti Raymi
Inca winter-solstice festival re-enacted at Sacsayhuamán, Cusco; regional holiday in Cusco and also the national Peasant's Day (Día del Campesino).
“Happy Inti Raymi” · ¡Feliz Inti Raymi!
- 29JunTue
Saints Peter and Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Catholic feast; fishermen's festivals on the coast. National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
July 2027
- 23JulFri
Peruvian Air Force Day Día de la Fuerza Aérea del Perú
Honours aviation hero José Quiñones (national holiday since 2023). National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
- 28JulWed
Independence Day (Fiestas Patrias) Fiestas Patrias – Día de la Independencia
Marks San Martín's 1821 declaration of independence; 28–29 July form the national 'Fiestas Patrias' holiday, and business slows all week. National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
“Happy Fiestas Patrias, Peru” · ¡Felices Fiestas Patrias!
August 2027
- 6AugFri
Battle of Junín Batalla de Junín
Commemorates the 1824 victory of Bolívar's army (national holiday since 2022). National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
- 30AugMon
Saint Rose of Lima Santa Rosa de Lima
Feast of the Americas' first saint, patroness of Peru and the national police. National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
October 2027
- 8OctFri
Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Honours Admiral Miguel Grau, killed in the 1879 naval battle. National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
- 18OctMon
Lord of Miracles (main procession) Señor de los Milagros
October is Lima's 'purple month'; the largest processions of the Señor de los Milagros (18, 19 and 28 October) block central Lima traffic.
November 2027
- 1NovMon
All Saints' Day Día de Todos los Santos
National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
December 2027
- 8DecWed
Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Catholic feast. National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
- 9DecThu
Battle of Ayacucho Batalla de Ayacucho
Commemorates the 1824 battle that sealed South American independence (national holiday since 2022). National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
- 24DecFri
Christmas Eve Nochebuena
Main family celebration at midnight; offices close early.
- 25DecSat
Christmas Day Navidad
National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.
“Merry Christmas” · ¡Feliz Navidad!
Business closures ahead in Peru
Days when government offices, customs, banks and most companies close. Allow for them in approval cycles, payment dates, vessel arrivals and site deliveries.
| Date | Occasion | When | Calendar | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2026Sunday | All Saints' DayDía de Todos los Santos | In 4 days | Gregorian | National |
| 8 Dec 2026Tuesday | Immaculate ConceptionInmaculada Concepción | In 41 days | Gregorian | National |
| 9 Dec 2026Wednesday | Battle of AyacuchoBatalla de Ayacucho | In 42 days | Gregorian | National |
| 25 Dec 2026Friday | Christmas DayNavidad | In 58 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 Jan 2027Friday | New Year's DayAño Nuevo | In 65 days | Gregorian | National |
| 25 Mar 2027Thursday | Holy ThursdayJueves Santo | In 148 days | Gregorian | National |
| 26 Mar 2027Friday | Good FridayViernes Santo | In 149 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 May 2027Saturday | Labour DayDía del Trabajo | In 185 days | Gregorian | National |
| 7 Jun 2027Monday | Battle of Arica and Flag DayBatalla de Arica y Día de la Bandera | In 222 days | Gregorian | National |
| 29 Jun 2027Tuesday | Saints Peter and PaulSan Pedro y San Pablo | In 244 days | Gregorian | National |
| 23 Jul 2027Friday | Peruvian Air Force DayDía de la Fuerza Aérea del Perú | In 268 days | Gregorian | National |
| 28–29 Jul 2027Wednesday | Independence Day (Fiestas Patrias)Fiestas Patrias – Día de la Independencia | In 273 days | Gregorian | National |
| 6 Aug 2027Friday | Battle of JunínBatalla de Junín | In 282 days | Gregorian | National |
| 30 Aug 2027Monday | Saint Rose of LimaSanta Rosa de Lima | In 306 days | Gregorian | National |
| 8 Oct 2027Friday | Battle of AngamosCombate de Angamos | In 345 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 Nov 2027Monday | All Saints' DayDía de Todos los Santos | In 369 days | Gregorian | National |
Approvals & RFQs
Send shop drawings for approval at least two weeks before a long holiday – reviews stop while engineers and authorities are away.
Vessel arrival
Customs clearance and container release pause on public holidays; storage and demurrage keep running. Time the ETA after the break.
Landed cost to Peru →Site deliveries
Crane hire, trucking permits and site access are limited around holidays. Agree the erection sequence and delivery windows in advance.
Vietnam holidays too
Our factory plans production around Tết (Lunar New Year) and National Day – we lock delivery dates for your project well ahead of both.
Request a quotation →Sources & notes
Dates follow official government lists where published. Islamic and other moon-sighting dates, and holidays not yet gazetted for next year, are marked "estimated" and may move by a day. Always confirm with your local partner before fixing a deadline.
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