Peru centres on Fiestas Patrias, 28 and 29 July, marking the 1821 declaration of independence — two consecutive national days that most of the country extends further.

How people take the days

The government routinely declares additional non-working days for the public sector around the July dates and at year end, which the private sector often follows.

If you're visiting

Flights and buses to Cusco and the coast sell out weeks before Fiestas Patrias, and Lima fills with parades and flags on every building by law.

If you live here

Public-sector non-working days are recoverable — the hours are worked back later — so services reopen but schedules shift.

Nearby countries

Neighbours of Peru — see their holidays, or compare the two calendars side by side.

What these days actually mean

Observance, business closures and transport impact for the next few dates.

All Saints Day

1 Nov 2026

Public

Observance: Families visit cemeteries with flowers and candles. Quiet and reflective rather than festive.
Business: Banks and most shops closed in Catholic-majority countries; florists do their busiest day of the year.
Transport: Extra services to cemeteries; heavy intercity travel over the weekend.

Immaculate Conception

8 Dec 2026

Public

Observance: Officially recognised as a public holiday, so most people have the day off work.
Business: Expect offices, banks and the majority of shops to be closed.
Transport: Public transport usually runs a Sunday or holiday timetable.

General guidance based on this day's official classification, not country-specific reporting.

Battle of Ayacucho

9 Dec 2026

Public

Observance: Officially recognised as a public holiday, so most people have the day off work.
Business: Expect offices, banks and the majority of shops to be closed.
Transport: Public transport usually runs a Sunday or holiday timetable.

General guidance based on this day's official classification, not country-specific reporting.

Christmas Day

25 Dec 2026

Public

Observance: The central Christian winter feast; in most countries the household gathering matters more than the church service.
Business: Near-total closure of retail, offices and banks. Expect the preceding afternoon to shut early too.
Transport: Skeleton or suspended services in many countries. Book intercity travel well ahead.