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Special days on which Peru celebrates including non-religious public holidays and national days

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Nature & Tourism

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Religion

Religious festivities, celebrations and processions

20
Jan
2027
Wednesday, 20 January 2027
The Town of Caraz, Huaylas near Huaraz in Ancash
Each January 20 the small town of Caraz, Huaylas near Huaraz in Ancash celebrates the town’s patron saint, the Virgin of Chiquinquirá, a title for the Virgin Mary in South America.
06
Feb
2027
Saturday, 06 February 2027
Pisco Sour, Peru’s National Drink, has its own day of celebration on the first Saturday of February.
14
Feb
2027
Sunday, 14 February 2027
Just like in numerous countries around the globe, on February 14 Peru celebrates Valentine’s Day, the day of love, romance and passion.
19
Mar
2027
Friday, 19 March 2027
Since 2008 Peru celebrates its nearly 73,000 in the National Artisan Register (RNA) inscribed and countless non-registered artisans and crafts(wo)men with the Dia del Artesano Peruano, the Day of the Peruvian Artisan, on March 19, Saint Joseph’s Day.
28
Mar
2027
Sunday, 28 March 2027
Around the globe the celebration of Easter, so the commemoration of Jesus’s crucifixion, burial and resurrection from the dead, is the most important festivity in the yearly calendar for Christians; Peru, where over 80% of the population is catholic is no exception.
01
May
2027
Saturday, 01 May 2027
As in many countries around the globe, Peru commemorates the labor movement and the achievement of workers’ rights on May 1.
01
May
2027
Saturday, 01 May 2027
Each year between April 29 and May 2 - with May 1 being the central day - Arequipa celebrates its patron saint, the Virgin of Chapi with the largest religious festivity in the area.
03
May
2027
Monday, 03 May 2027
The Festival of the Crosses, also known as Cruces de Mayo (May Crosses Festival), was introduced to Peru by the Spaniards and is celebrated in Peru mostly in towns in the Andean highlands on May 3.
09
May
2027
Sunday, 09 May 2027
Mother’s Day in Peru is celebrated on the second Sunday in May; and Peruvians are extremely enthusiastic about honoring and praising their moms dedicating themselves to make this day extra special.
16
May
2027
Sunday, 16 May 2027
Christians around the globe commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus 50 days after Easter with the Pentecost celebrations. In Peru the most enthusiastic and vibrant Pentecost festivities can be found in Ollantaytambo in the Urubamba Valley.

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