ColombiavsPeru
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
7
Days you're both off
12
Only Colombia
10
Only Peru
What the numbers say
In 2026, Colombia has 19 nationwide public holidays and Peru has 17, so Colombia gets 2 more days off. They line up on 7 dates, including Año Nuevo, Jueves Santo, Viernes Santo and Primero de Mayo.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Colombia has 19 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 13 for Peru (4 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Colombia offers 16 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Peru offers 4 and 7. Peru has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is June in Colombia and April in Peru.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Colombia
Peru is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Peru
Colombia is working these days.