The Peruvian calendar not only stands out for its religious commemorations but also for rest days that many Peruvians take advantage of to travel to destinations such as Paracas, Máncora, or emblematic cities like Cusco, Arequipa, Trujillo, and Cajamarca. These dates, recognized by legislation, also imply labor benefits that seek to reward the effort of workers amid national celebrations. Below we explain the key aspects you should know about the next holiday.
What is the next holiday of 2026
According to the national calendar, the next mandatory holiday is Peruvian Air Force Day, which is commemorated on Thursday, July 23. In this way, both public and private sector employees will be able to enjoy a period of rest. Below, we present the other upcoming official holidays of 2026.
LIST OF HOLIDAYS OF 2026
The rest of 2026 has 10 national holidays left, check here which dates they are and what is celebrated:
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Thursday, July 23: Peruvian Air Force Day
Tuesday, July 28: National Holidays
Wednesday, July 29: National Holidays
Thursday, August 6: Battle of Junín
Sunday, August 30: Santa Rosa de Lima
Thursday, October 8: Battle of Angamos
Sunday, November 1: All Saints’ Day
Tuesday, December 8: Immaculate Conception
Wednesday, December 9: Battle of Ayacucho
Friday, December 25: Christmas.
What is the difference between a non-working day and a holiday?
On days considered holidays, the employee must rest and receive their usual remuneration. Although, normally some agree to work those days without subsequent substitute rest, so they are entitled to receive triple pay. Regarding non-working days, it is exclusively directed to public sector workers in the country.
This day is considered a working day, and compared to a holiday, the hours not worked must be compensated within the following ten days, or on the date determined by the head of each public entity, according to their own needs. Meanwhile, in the private sector, non-working days are voluntary, so it will be up to the employer and the workers to agree on how the recovery of the hours not worked will be made effective, bearing in mind that if no agreement is reached, the employer will decide.
