The calendar of national holidays in Peru for 2026 included 16 days off officially recognized according to the Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL). With the arrival of the new year, companies and workers in the public and private sectors You will be able to organize leisure activities and family outings and take advantage of long weekends, making it easier to balance work commitments and personal time.
Strategic planning of these days will help maintain productivity and optimize the organization of vacations and getaways. Towards the end of 2026, the increasing presence of days off will allow workers and students to maximize their rest periods. The CCL recommends review calendar and coordinate work activities to avoid conflicts with work obligations.
The agency suggests that workers talk to their employers to plan family or personal activities in advance and use the holidays to balance work and play. Scheduling ahead of time can help you avoid setbacks and make the most of your days off.
Below is the list of national holidays for 2026:
- Thursday, January 1st: New Year’s Day
- Thursday April 2nd and Friday April 3rd: Thursday and Good Friday
- Friday, May 1st: Labor Day
- Sunday June 7th: Battle of Arica and Flag Day
- Monday, June 29th: St. Peter and Paul
- Thursday July 23rd: Peruvian Air Force Day
- Tuesday, July 28th and Wednesday, July 29th: National holidays
- Thursday August 6th: Battle of Junín
- Sunday August 30th: Holy Rose of Lima
- Thursday October 8th: Battle of Angamos
- Sunday, November 1st: All Saints Day
- Tuesday December 8th and Wednesday December 9th: Immaculate Conception and Battle of Ayacucho
- Friday December 25th: Christmas
Work for a National holiday implies a specific payment regime. According to the CCL, if an employee works on a holiday due to operational needs or shift changes and does not receive a holiday Compensatory rest daymust receive compensation equal to three times their daily salary. This amount includes the salary corresponding to the vacation, the remuneration for the hours actually worked and a supplement of 100% of the daily salary.
Failure to comply with this obligation constitutes a serious violation of labor regulations. According to the agency To theThe sanctions can result in fines of more than 1,000 soles and up to more than 24,000 soles, depending on the seriousness of the offense and the number of workers affected.
The distinction between a national holiday and a non-working day is essential. He Vacation is mandatory for all employeesfrom both the public and private sectors. On the contrary, a day off is a government-mandated day generally intended for the public sector. On these dates, the private employer decides whether his employees work or not; If the work is performed, the salary does not increase and the hours not worked must be compensated for within a maximum period of 10 days by additional work, on weekdays or by deduction from the accrued vacation.
The Lima Chamber of Commerce recommends taking these differences into account when planning vacations or personal permits to avoid unforeseen economic and professional events. He Calendar 2026 It is presented as a valuable tool for organizing the work and family year and facilitates the balance between obligations and personal pleasure.
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