Labor Day in Peru

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Date: Friday, 01 May 2020

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.

Venue / Location:
all Peru

All Dates


  • Saturday, 01 May 2021
  • Sunday, 01 May 2022
  • Monday, 01 May 2023
  • Wednesday, 01 May 2024
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