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