Peru Public Holidays Calendar: School, D.L. 713 & BVL
Peru Holiday Calendars
Welcome to the official Peru scheduling hub. Select an option below to access Decreto Legislativo 713 statutory public holidays (Feriados Nacionales), PCM compensable bridge decrees, MINEDU school academic breaks, and Bolsa de Valores de Lima (BVL) trading closures.
Mandatory national public holidays under Decreto Legislativo Nº 713 and MTPE, including Fiestas Patrias, Santa Rosa de Lima, and Battle of Ayacucho.
PCM compensable non-working bridge days (Días no laborables), regional festivities (Inti Raymi in Cusco, Fiesta de San Juan), and Holy Week observances.
Ministerio de Educación (MINEDU) basic education calendars, mid-year winter vacations (Fiestas Patrias break), and summer holiday schedules.
Official trading calendar and non-settlement operational schedule for the Bolsa de Valores de Lima (BVL) and SBS/BCRP banking closures.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the difference between a "Feriado Nacional" and a "Día No Laborable" in Peru?
Under Peruvian labor legislation (Decreto Legislativo Nº 713), a Feriado Nacional is a mandatory statutory paid rest day for all public and private employees. A Día No Laborable is decreed by the Council of Ministers (PCM) specifically for the public sector to encourage domestic tourism; private sector participation is optional, and in both cases, the non-worked hours must be recovered through extra work hours.
Q2: How is compensation calculated for working on a public holiday in Peru?
Under MTPE labor rules, employees who work on a statutory public holiday without receiving a substitute rest day are entitled to a triple payment: the standard daily wage already included in their monthly salary, a second payment for the work performed on the holiday, and a third payment consisting of a 100% legal surcharge.
Q3: Does the Bolsa de Valores de Lima (BVL) close on PCM bridge days?
No. The Bolsa de Valores de Lima (BVL) halts trading operations exclusively on statutory national public holidays (Feriados Nacionales). On government-decreed compensable bridge days (Días no laborables), the BVL and private financial institutions typically maintain normal trading and clearing operations.
Q4: How is the academic school calendar structured in Peru by MINEDU?
The Ministry of Education (MINEDU) organizes the Peruvian basic school year from early/mid-March through late December, structured across four instructional bimesters. The primary mid-year vacation break occurs across late July and early August, coinciding with the national Fiestas Patrias holidays, followed by a long summer break from January to March.