Peru : complete schedule of public and bank holidays, closure of banks and stock exchanges, school vacations, trade fairs, cultural and sporting events, festivals, carnivals, election during the next 3 months
Fathers' Day
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Sunday June 19, 2022
cards/flowers :
Fête de la Musique
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Tuesday June 21, 2022
Culture : The whole night is dedicated to amateur and professional musicians who are welcome to play anywhere in the country. Since 1981.
More than 700 cities across 120 countries, including Germany, Italy, Greece, Russia, Australia, Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico, Canada, the United States, and Japan celebrate World Music Day today.
Regional holiday
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Friday June 24, 2022
Secular holiday : Inti Raymi: During the Inca Empire, the Inti Raymi was the most important of four ceremonies celebrated in Cusco. The celebration took place in the Haukaypata or the main plaza in the city.
The Inti Raymi ( Festival of the Sun ) was a religious ceremony of the Inca Empire in honor of the god Inti, one of the most venerated gods in Inca religion. in Cuzco, San Antonio de Pichincha, Andahuaylas, Apurimac [Wikipedia]
St Peter & St Paul
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Wednesday June 29, 2022
Catholic : Or Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul is a liturgical feast in honour of the martyrdom in Rome of the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul. The celebration is of ancient origin, the date selected being the anniversary either of their death or of the translation of their relics.
Winter holiday (beginning)
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Friday July 22, 2022
School holidays :
Independence Day
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Thursday July 28, 2022
Secular holiday : Obtained from Spain by José San Martín in 1821 Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
Independence Day (second day)
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Friday July 29, 2022
Secular holiday : Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
Winter holiday (end)
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Monday August 8, 2022
School holidays :
St Rosa of Lima Day
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Tuesday August 30, 2022
Secular holiday : Rose of Lima, T.O.S.D. (April 20, 1586 August 24, 1617), was a Spanish colonist in Lima, Peru, who became known for both her life of severe asceticism and her care of the needy of the city through her own private efforts. A lay member of the Dominican Order, she has been declared a saint by the Catholic Church, being the first person born in the Americas to be canonized. in Lima only [Wikipedia]
Reporter's Day
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Saturday October 1, 2022
Special Events :
Municipal election
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Sunday October 2, 2022
Special Events :
Mid-term holiday (beginning)
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Friday October 7, 2022
School holidays :
Battle of Angamos
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Saturday October 8, 2022
Secular holiday : The Naval Combat of Angamos was an important struggle in the War of the Pacific. The Peruvian ironclad Huascar was surrounded and captured by the Chilean Navy in October 8, 1879. The captain of the ironclad, Peruvian Admiral Miguel Grau, was killed in the combat. After this battle, The Peruvian Navy was unable to prevent the invasion of its territory. The seas were cleared for the invasion of Peru and Bolivia. paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday [Wikipedia]
Mid-term holiday (end)
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Monday October 17, 2022
School holidays :
Señor de los Milagros
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Friday October 28, 2022
Culture : Procession of the Lord of Miracles, patron saint of Lima
Spring holiday (beginning)
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Friday October 28, 2022
School holidays :
All Saints' Day
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Tuesday November 1, 2022
Catholic : The day now honors all saints of the church, even those not known by name. The first All Saints' Day occurred on May 13, 609 (C.E.) when Pope Boniface IV accepted the Pantheon as a gift from the Emperor Phocas. Boniface dedicated it as the Church of Santa Maria Rotonda in honor of the Blessed Virgin and all martyrs. During Pope Gregory III's reign (731-741), the festival was expanded to include all saints and a chapel in St. Peter's church was dedicated accordingly. Pope Gregory IV officially designated the day in 837. (World Book Encyclopedia)
Spring holiday (end)
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Monday November 7, 2022
School holidays :
Immaculate Conception
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Thursday December 8, 2022
Catholic : Dogma that Mary was from the first moment of conception, totally free from the stain of original sin. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
Battle of Ayacucho
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Friday December 9, 2022
Secular holiday : A decisive military encounter during the Peruvian War of Independence. This battle secured the independence of Peru and ensured independence for the rest of South America. In Peru it is considered the end of the Spanish American wars of independence, although the campaign of victor Antonio José de Sucre continued through 1825 in Upper Peru and the siege of the fortresses Chiloé and Callao eventually ended in 1826. [Wikipedia]
Summer holiday (beginning)
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Friday December 16, 2022
School holidays :
Public holiday
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Saturday December 24, 2022
Secular holiday :
Christmas Day
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Sunday December 25, 2022
Catholic or protestant : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Years Day on Christmas Day.