Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Peru
Peru has 10 long weekends in 2026 and 8 in 2027. The longest break is 6 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Thursday + Friday off around Independence Day for a 6-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
6
Longest (days)
10
Bridge opps
- 6d
Independence Day
Tue 28 Jul – Sun 2 Aug
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 6d
Immaculate Conception & Battle of Ayacucho
Tue 8 Dec – Sun 13 Dec
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 5d
New Year's Day & Public Sector Holiday
Wed 31 Dec – Sun 4 Jan
Take Wednesday off
2027
View all8
Long weekends
6
Longest (days)
8
Bridge opps
- 6d
Independence Day
Sat 24 Jul – Thu 29 Jul
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Maundy Thursday & Good Friday & Easter Sunday
Wed 24 Mar – Sun 28 Mar
Take Wednesday off
- 5d
Immaculate Conception
Sat 4 Dec – Wed 8 Dec
Take Monday + Tuesday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Peru 2026
All 19 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Peru 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Peru 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Peru 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Peru have in 2026?
Peru has 10 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Peru have in 2027?
Peru has 8 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Peru?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Independence Day (Tue 28 Jul – Wed 29 Jul). Take Thursday and Friday as annual leave to get a 6-day break with only 2 days of leave.