Peru has 16 national public holidays in 2027. Seven fall on a Friday or Monday and create long weekends, and Easter (Thursday March 25 and Friday March 26) gives four days in a row. The holidays are set by Legislative Decree 713 and the laws that added dates in recent years, such as June 7, July 23, August 6 and December 9, according to the calendar published by El Comercio.
Public holiday calendar 2027 in Peru
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| March 25 | Thursday | Holy Thursday |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labor Day |
| June 7 | Monday | Battle of Arica and Flag Day |
| June 29 | Tuesday | Saints Peter and Paul |
| July 23 | Friday | Peruvian Air Force Day |
| July 28 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| July 29 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| August 6 | Friday | Battle of Junín |
| August 30 | Monday | Saint Rose of Lima |
| October 8 | Friday | Battle of Angamos |
| November 1 | Monday | All Saints' Day |
| December 8 | Wednesday | Immaculate Conception |
| December 9 | Thursday | Battle of Ayacucho |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas |
Long weekends in 2027
| Long weekend | Days | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 to 3 | 3 | New Year |
| March 25 to 28 | 4 | Easter |
| June 5 to 7 | 3 | Flag Day |
| July 23 to 25 | 3 | Air Force Day |
| August 6 to 8 | 3 | Battle of Junín |
| August 28 to 30 | 3 | Saint Rose of Lima |
| October 8 to 10 | 3 | Battle of Angamos |
| October 30 to November 1 | 3 | All Saints' Day |
Independence Day falls on a Wednesday and Thursday, as do December 8 and 9. If the government declares Friday July 30 or Friday December 10 a non-working day, five-day weekends would result.
Public-sector non-working days
In addition to holidays, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers usually declares non-working days for the public sector by supreme decree. In 2026, for example, Supreme Decree 075-2026-PCM declared Monday July 27 a non-working day. The 2027 days have not been published yet.
- Holiday: mandatory rest for all workers.
- Non-working day: mandatory for the public sector; in the private sector it depends on an agreement with the employer.
- Public-sector hours for a non-working day are made up later.
How much you are paid if you work a holiday
Under Legislative Decree 713, anyone who works a holiday without a substitute rest day receives pay for the day plus a 100% surcharge. With the new S/ 1,230 minimum wage, a day is worth S/ 41, so a worked holiday pays at least S/ 82 extra. See the increase in the minimum wage in Peru 2026.
Peru has the same number of national holidays as Argentina (public holidays in Argentina 2027) and more than Mexico (public holidays in Mexico 2027). Chile has 17 (public holidays in Chile 2027).
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Peru have in 2027?
16 national holidays.
When is Easter in 2027?
Holy Thursday is March 25 and Good Friday March 26: with the weekend, that is four days.
What days are the 2027 Independence Day holidays?
Wednesday July 28 and Thursday July 29.
How much am I paid if I work a holiday?
Pay for the day plus a 100% surcharge, if you are not given another rest day.
