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Holidays in Peru

Peru has several national holidays as well as some local holidays and festivals. The following is a list of nationwide holidays in Peru. Summer (December – March)
  • New Year’s Day – January 1
Autumn (March – May)
  • Holy Thursday – Thursday before Easter (Apr 1, 2021 – Apr 14, 2022 – April 6, 2023)
  • Good Friday – Friday before Easter (Apr 2, 2021 – Apr 15, 2022 – April 7, 2023)
  • Easter Sunday (Apr 3, 2021 – Apr 17, 2022 – April 9, 2023)
  • Labor Day – May 1
Winter (June – August)
  • Feast of Saint Peter & Saint Paul – June 29
  • Independence Days – July 28 and 29
  • Santa Rosa de Lima – August 30
Spring (September – November)
  • Battle of Angamos – October 8
  • All Saints Day – November 1