Peru (PE)
Peru combines world-class food, ancient Inca heritage, Pacific coastline, Amazon rainforest, Andean cities and one of Latin America's lower cost-of-living profiles.
Capital: Lima
Region: Americas
Language: Spanish
Currency: PEN (S/)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 30)
Emergency: 105
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Public Holidays 2026
18 holidays in Peru. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Ano Nuevo
Nationwide public holiday.
Fri 2
Day after New Year's Day Public Holiday
Segundo dia de Año Nuevo
Second New Year public holiday in Peru.
April 2026
Thu 2
Maundy Thursday Public Holiday
Jueves Santo
Holy Week holiday; travel demand is very high.
Fri 3
Good Friday Public Holiday
Viernes Santo
Banks and government offices closed.
Sun 5
Easter Sunday Public Holiday
Domingo de Pascua
Easter Sunday — public holiday in Peru. Date varies annually.
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
Dia del Trabajo
Nationwide public holiday.
June 2026
Sun 7
Battle of Arica and Flag Day Public Holiday
Batalla de Arica y Dia de la Bandera
National civic holiday.
Mon 29
Saint Peter and Saint Paul Public Holiday
San Pedro y San Pablo
Holiday important in coastal fishing communities.
July 2026
Thu 23
Peruvian Air Force Day Public Holiday
Dia de la Fuerza Aerea del Peru
National public holiday.
Tue 28
Independence Day Public Holiday
Fiestas Patrias - Dia de la Independencia
Start of the Fiestas Patrias period; prices and travel demand spike.
Wed 29
Independence Celebrations Public Holiday
Fiestas Patrias
Military parade and national celebrations.
August 2026
Thu 6
Battle of Junin Public Holiday
Batalla de Junin
National public holiday.
Sun 30
Saint Rose of Lima Public Holiday
Santa Rosa de Lima
Major religious holiday.
October 2026
Thu 8
Battle of Angamos Public Holiday
Combate de Angamos
Navy-related civic holiday.
November 2026
Sun 1
All Saints Day Public Holiday
Dia de Todos los Santos
Families visit cemeteries; local transport can be busy.
December 2026
Tue 8
Immaculate Conception Public Holiday
Inmaculada Concepcion
Catholic holiday.
Wed 9
Battle of Ayacucho Public Holiday
Batalla de Ayacucho
National holiday commemorating independence victory.
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Navidad
Families celebrate late on Christmas Eve; many services reopen slowly on the 25th.
Note: Some holidays in Peru apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.