Peru Public Holidays 2027
Complete list of all Peru public holidays 2027 with dates, day of week, and official names. Download .ics for calendar apps.
Peru Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) | — |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday (Viernes Santo) | Holy Week |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday (Lunes de Pascua) | Holy Week |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day (Día del Trabajo) | International Workers' Day |
| Jun 7 | Monday | Peasants Day (Día del Campesino) | Also Battle of Arica |
| Jul 28 | Wednesday | Independence Day (Fiestas Patrias) | Day 1 of national celebration |
| Jul 29 | Thursday | Independence Day (Fiestas Patrias) | Day 2 of national celebration |
| Aug 30 | Monday | Santa Rosa de Lima | Patron saint of Lima and the Americas |
| Oct 8 | Friday | Battle of Angamos (Combate de Angamos) | Naval combat of 1879 |
| Nov 1 | Monday | All Saints' Day (Todos los Santos) | — |
| Dec 8 | Wednesday | Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) | — |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day (Navidad) | — |
Source: Official Peru Government (gob.pe). Last updated: 2026-06-20.
About Peru Public Holidays
Peru's system of public holidays is governed by Legislative Decree No. 713 and subsequent regulations, which establish the official rest days applicable to all workers across the country. In 2027, Peru observes 12 public holidays, which include national civic commemorations, Catholic religious observances, and cultural celebrations. Employers are required by law to grant these days as paid rest; employees who work on a public holiday are entitled to additional compensation — typically double their regular daily wage — plus a compensatory day off.
Among the most culturally significant events on the Peruvian calendar are Fiestas Patrias (July 28–29), the two-day celebration of independence from Spain declared on July 28, 1821 by General José de San Martín. The country also celebrates Santa Rosa de Lima (August 30), honoring the first person born in the Americas to be canonized by the Catholic Church, and the Battle of Angamos (October 8), commemorating the naval engagement of 1879 during the War of the Pacific. Holy Week contributes two public holidays — Good Friday and Easter Monday — reflecting Peru's deeply rooted Catholic heritage dating back to the colonial period.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Peru has 12 official public holidays in 2027, counting Independence Day as two separate consecutive public holidays (July 28 and July 29). These are established by law under Legislative Decree No. 713 and related statutes.
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Peru's Independence Day in 2027 falls on Wednesday, July 28, followed by a second national holiday on Thursday, July 29. Together they form a two-day national celebration commemorating Peru's declaration of independence from Spain on July 28, 1821.
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