Peru's 2026 holiday calendar: Five more days off after Santa Rosa de Lima

Peruvians will have five more national holidays to look forward to in 2026 following the observance of Santa Rosa de Lima on Sunday, August 30. These upcoming days off are strategically placed throughout October, November, and December, offering opportunities for rest and celebration.

The holiday calendar for the remainder of the year includes the commemoration of the Combat of Angamos on Thursday, October 8. Subsequently, All Saints' Day will be celebrated on Sunday, November 1. The year will conclude with three significant holidays in December: the Immaculate Conception on Tuesday, December 8, the Battle of Ayacucho on Wednesday, December 9, and Christmas Day on Friday, December 25.

It is important to note the distinction between national holidays and non-working days. National holidays are legally mandated days off with paid leave for workers. For those required to work on these days without a substitute rest period, labor laws stipulate a triple payment for the day's work. This includes the holiday pay, the regular wage for the day, and a 100% surcharge for working on the holiday itself.

Failure to comply with these labor regulations can lead to penalties. The National Superintendency of Labor Inspection (Sunafil) handles such complaints. Violations concerning holidays are classified as very serious offenses, with fines varying based on the size of the company and the number of affected employees.

This year, the Santa Rosa de Lima holiday on August 30 falls on a Sunday, which for many is already a regular day off. Consequently, there will be no extended long weekend associated with this particular observance. The days before and after, August 29 and 31, have not been designated as holidays or non-working days.