National Holidays in Peru in 2025
Upcoming Holidays in Peru
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: Maundy Thursday
- Also Known as Holy Thursday, Maundy Thursday commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist
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: Good Friday
- Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
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: Easter Sunday
- Easter Sunday is the most important date in the Christian church. In the bible, it is the day when Mary Magdalene found that an empty tomb in the cave in which Jesus had been placed.
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: Labour Day
- This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
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: Battle of Arica and Flag Day
- At Battle of Arica in 1880, Alfonso Ugarte gave his life to protect the national flag.
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: Inti Raymi
- The Inca Festival of the Sun takes place on the Winter Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere.
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: Saint Peter and Saint Paul
- The day commemorates the martyrdom of two saints, the two great Apostles, Saint Peter and St. Paul
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: Air Force Day
- A National Holiday to commemorate the sacrifice of Captain FAP José Abelardo Quiñones Gonzales.
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: Independence Day
- Marks the declaration of independence from Spain in 1821
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: Independence Day Holiday
- A day to honour the armed forces and the National Police of Peru
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: Battle of Junín
- Marks an important victory in a battle during the Peruvian War of Independence.
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: Santa Rosa de Lima
- Commemorates Saint Rose of Lima who died on August 24th 1617. Rose of Lima is the patron saint of Peru and the indigenous natives of Latin America
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: Battle of Angamos
- The Battle of Angamos holiday in Peru is always celebrated on October 8th and marks the commemoration of a naval battle with Chile that took place in 1879.
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: All Saints' Day
- Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs
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: Immaculate Conception Day
- It is a day that celebrates the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin all of her life
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: Battle of Ayacucho
- Marks an important victory in the 19th century struggle for independence across Latin America.
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: Christmas Day
- Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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