Labor Day in Peru

As in many countries around the globe, Peru commemorates the labor movement and the achievement of workers’ rights on May 1.

The Peruvian Labor Day was established as official public holiday in 1905 during the presidency of José Pardo y Barreda, after the first employment laws regulating the work of women and children, free Sundays, holidays and work accidents were introduced.

You can find more information in our article "Labor Day in Peru".

Labor Day - Dia de los Trabajadores Peru

Peruvian Public Holidays & Festivities

As in many countries around the globe, Peru commemorates the labor movement and the achievement of workers’ rights on May 1.