Peru has a total of 28 holidays in 2016. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday	Date	Details
New Year's Day	Friday, January 1, 2016	New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
The Three Wise Men Day	Wednesday, January 6, 2016	Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism.
March Equinox	Sunday, March 20, 2016	March Equinox in Peru (Lima)
Maundy Thursday	Thursday, March 24, 2016	Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday	Friday, March 25, 2016	Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday	Sunday, March 27, 2016	Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Labor Day / May Day	Sunday, May 1, 2016	Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mothers' Day	Sunday, May 8, 2016	Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Flag Day	Tuesday, June 7, 2016	Flag Day is a observance in Peru
Fathers' Day	Sunday, June 19, 2016	Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice	Monday, June 20, 2016	June Solstice in Peru (Lima)
Farmer Day	Friday, June 24, 2016	Farmer Day is a observance in Peru
Inti Raymi Day	Friday, June 24, 2016	Inti Raymi Day is a observance in Peru
St Peter and St Paul	Wednesday, June 29, 2016	St Peter and St Paul is a national holiday in Peru
Independence Day	Thursday, July 28, 2016	Independence Day is a national holiday in Peru
Independence Day (day 2)	Friday, July 29, 2016	Independence Day (day 2) is a national holiday in Peru
Battle of Junín	Saturday, August 6, 2016	Battle of Junín is a observance in Peru
Santa Rosa De Lima	Tuesday, August 30, 2016	Santa Rosa De Lima is a national holiday in Peru
September Equinox	Thursday, September 22, 2016	September Equinox in Peru (Lima)
Armed Forces Day	Saturday, September 24, 2016	Armed Forces Day is a observance in Peru
Battle of Angamos	Saturday, October 8, 2016	Battle of Angamos is a national holiday in Peru
All Saints' Day	Tuesday, November 1, 2016	Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
All Souls' Day	Wednesday, November 2, 2016	All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception	Thursday, December 8, 2016	The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
December Solstice	Wednesday, December 21, 2016	December Solstice in Peru (Lima)
Christmas Eve	Saturday, December 24, 2016	Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day	Sunday, December 25, 2016	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve	Saturday, December 31, 2016	New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.