Peru Confirms Long Weekend Holiday for Feast of Saints Peter and Paul

Peru is set to observe a national holiday on Monday, June 29, 2026, commemorating the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. This religious observance, a significant date in the Catholic calendar, will provide a welcome three-day long weekend for many Peruvian workers and families. The extended break will encompass Saturday, June 27, Sunday, June 28, and the holiday itself on Monday, June 29. This long weekend marks the final extended holiday period in the country before the major national celebrations of Fiestas Patrias, which take place on July 28 and 29.

The holiday applies to both public and private sector employees, in accordance with current legislation. The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul honors two of Christianity's most important figures, believed to have been martyred in Rome during the first century. In Peru, the celebration holds particular importance in coastal regions and fishing communities, where Saint Peter is revered as the patron saint of fishermen. Traditional processions, religious services, and popular festivities are typically held across various regions to mark the occasion.

Following the Saints Peter and Paul holiday, Peru's calendar still includes several other national holidays in 2026. These include the Day of the Air Force of Peru on July 23, Fiestas Patrias on July 28 and 29, the Battle of Junín on August 6, Saint Rose of Lima on August 30, the Combat of Angamos on October 8, All Saints' Day on November 1, the Immaculate Conception on December 8, the Battle of Ayacucho on December 9, and Christmas Day on December 25.