What are the major holidays in Peru?

Review the dates and details for the national holidays in Peru, some of which are familiar to travelers while others are unique to the Peruvian calendar. Review the dates and details for the national holidays in Peru, some of which are familiar to travelers while others are unique to the Peruvian calendar. read more

Public holidays, Carnival and local fiestas are all big events in Peru, celebrated with an openness and gusto that gives them enormous appeal for visitors; note that everything shuts down, including banks, post offices, information offices, tourist sites and museums. read more

In Peru about 3000 typical fiestas are celebrated every year. The majority of those are organized to celebrate the day of a santo patron (a saint). Those saints originally formed part of the Christian calender in the Colonial Period but they were always mixed with the magical religion of the Andean regions. read more