Public Holidays in Peru
Statutory public holidays in Peru, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Peru at a glance
Peru’s public holidays mark Independence Day on 28 and 29 July alongside Catholic feast days and the Inti Raymi sun festival.
Several dates move with Easter, and the national holidays in late July produce the longest break of the year.
Peru public holidays 2026
The dates below come from Peru’s published calendar for 2026. Open the full year for the complete list.
| Holiday | Date | Year |
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| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | 2026 |
| The Three Wise Men Day | Jan 6Tue | 2026 |
| March Equinox | Mar 20Fri | 2026 |
| Maundy Thursday | Apr 2Thu | 2026 |
| Good Friday | Apr 3Fri | 2026 |
| Easter Sunday | Apr 5Sun | 2026 |
| Labor Day / May Day | May 1Fri | 2026 |
| Mothers' Day | May 10Sun | 2026 |
| Battle of Arica | Jun 7Sun | 2026 |
| Flag Day | Jun 7Sun | 2026 |
| Fathers' Day | Jun 21Sun | 2026 |
| June Solstice | Jun 21Sun | 2026 |
Showing 12 of 31 dates recorded for 2026.
Major cities in Peru
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Peru.
Lima
A Pacific capital of a UNESCO centre, clifftop parks and a world-famous food scene.
Arequipa
A city of white volcanic stone beneath three volcanoes.
Cusco
The Inca capital, of stone walls, plazas and a UNESCO historic centre.
Trujillo
A colonial city of colourful houses and vast adobe ruins nearby.
Puno
A city on Lake Titicaca, with a strong folkloric tradition.
Iquitos
A river city in the northern Amazon, reachable only by boat or plane.
Top attractions in Peru
The places that draw most visitors to Peru.
Machu Picchu
An Inca citadel of terraces and temples on a forested ridge.
Cusco Historic Centre
A city where Inca stonework forms the base of colonial buildings.
Nazca Lines
Enormous geoglyphs etched into a desert plain, best seen from the air.
Lake Titicaca
The highest navigable lake in the world, with floating reed islands.
Colca Canyon
A canyon twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, where condors ride the thermals.
Manu National Park
A park running from Andean grassland to lowland Amazon rainforest.
Festivals, food and getting around Peru
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year's Day
Falls on Jan 1
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The Three Wise Men Day
Falls on Jan 6
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March Equinox
Falls on Mar 20
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Maundy Thursday
Falls on Apr 2
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Good Friday
Falls on Apr 3
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Easter Sunday
Falls on Apr 5
Food & drink
Getting around
Long-distance buses are the backbone; flights save days, and the Sacred Valley and Amazon need boats or rail.
Travelling around Peru’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Peru tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Peru's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Peru public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Peru have?
Peru has 31 dates recorded on its 2026 calendar, ranging from national statutory holidays to widely marked observances that are not days off work.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Peru is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Peru's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Peru typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Peru?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Peru?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.