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Cuzco Public Holidays 2026

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View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Cuzco for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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Longest breakMonday, December 7, 2026

Immaculate Conception

Sat, Dec 5 → Tue, Dec 8

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11 of the 13 2026 holidays have already passed.

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    Año Nuevo (New Year's Day)

    Thursday, January 1, 2026

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        Jueves Santo (Maundy Thursday)

        Thursday, April 2, 2026

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        Viernes Santo (Good Friday)

        Friday, April 3, 2026

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        Pascua (Easter Sunday)

        Sunday, April 5, 2026

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        Día del Trabajador (Labour Day)

        Friday, May 1, 2026

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        San Pedro y San Pablo (Saints Peter and Paul)

        Monday, June 29, 2026

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        Día de la Independencia (Independence Day)

        Tuesday, July 28, 2026

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        Día de la Independencia (Independence Day)

        Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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        Día de Santa Rosa de Lima (Santa Rosa de Lima)

        Sunday, August 30, 2026

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          Combate de Angamos (Battle of Angamos)

          Thursday, October 8, 2026

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          Todos los Santos (All Saints' Day)

          Sunday, November 1, 2026

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          La inmaculada concepción (Immaculate Conception)

          Tuesday, December 8, 2026

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          Navidad (Christmas Day)

          Friday, December 25, 2026

        About Public Holidays in Cuzco

        Public holidays in Cuzco, Peru are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

        This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

        All Public Holidays in Cuzco, Peru 2026

        DateDayHolidayType
        January 1, 2026ThursdayAño Nuevo (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
        April 2, 2026ThursdayJueves Santo (Maundy Thursday)Public Holiday
        April 3, 2026FridayViernes Santo (Good Friday)Public Holiday
        April 5, 2026SundayPascua (Easter Sunday)Public Holiday
        May 1, 2026FridayDía del Trabajador (Labour Day)Public Holiday
        June 29, 2026MondaySan Pedro y San Pablo (Saints Peter and Paul)Public Holiday
        July 28, 2026TuesdayDía de la Independencia (Independence Day)Public Holiday
        July 29, 2026WednesdayDía de la Independencia (Independence Day)Public Holiday
        August 30, 2026SundayDía de Santa Rosa de Lima (Santa Rosa de Lima)Public Holiday
        October 8, 2026ThursdayCombate de Angamos (Battle of Angamos)Public Holiday
        November 1, 2026SundayTodos los Santos (All Saints' Day)Public Holiday
        December 8, 2026TuesdayLa inmaculada concepción (Immaculate Conception)Public Holiday
        December 25, 2026FridayNavidad (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

        All Public Holidays in Cuzco, Peru 2027

        DateDayHolidayType
        January 1, 2027FridayAño Nuevo (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
        March 25, 2027ThursdayJueves Santo (Maundy Thursday)Public Holiday
        March 26, 2027FridayViernes Santo (Good Friday)Public Holiday
        March 28, 2027SundayPascua (Easter Sunday)Public Holiday
        May 1, 2027SaturdayDía del Trabajador (Labour Day)Public Holiday
        June 29, 2027TuesdaySan Pedro y San Pablo (Saints Peter and Paul)Public Holiday
        July 28, 2027WednesdayDía de la Independencia (Independence Day)Public Holiday
        July 29, 2027ThursdayDía de la Independencia (Independence Day)Public Holiday
        August 30, 2027MondayDía de Santa Rosa de Lima (Santa Rosa de Lima)Public Holiday
        October 8, 2027FridayCombate de Angamos (Battle of Angamos)Public Holiday
        November 1, 2027MondayTodos los Santos (All Saints' Day)Public Holiday
        December 8, 2027WednesdayLa inmaculada concepción (Immaculate Conception)Public Holiday
        December 25, 2027SaturdayNavidad (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

        Dates are calculated from each holiday's official rule (fixed date, Easter or lunar calendar) using the open-source date-holidays dataset.

        Last updated November 13, 2026. Governments can move or add holidays at short notice, so confirm important dates with an official source.

        Cuzco Holidays Explained

        Año Nuevo (New Year's Day) · January 1

        The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, usually a quiet day after New Year's Eve celebrations.

        Jueves Santo (Maundy Thursday) · April 2

        The Thursday before Easter, remembering the Last Supper. Its date moves each year with Easter.

        Viernes Santo (Good Friday) · April 3

        The Friday before Easter, when Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus. Its date moves each year with Easter.

        Día del Trabajador (Labour Day) · May 1

        A day honoring workers and the labor movement.

        Todos los Santos (All Saints' Day) · November 1

        A Christian feast on November 1 honoring all saints, often marked by visiting and decorating family graves.

        Navidad (Christmas Day) · December 25

        Celebrates the birth of Jesus on December 25 and is one of the most widely observed holidays in the world.

        Other Observances in Cuzco, Peru 2026

        These dates are marked in Cuzco, Peru but are not public holidays, so most offices, schools and shops stay open. Bank holidays only close banks and some businesses.

        DateDayHolidayType
        June 24, 2026WednesdayFiesta Inca del Sol (Festival of the Sun)Observance

        Frequently Asked Questions

        How many public holidays are there in Cuzco?

        Cuzco, Peru has 13 public holidays in 2026, the same as the global average.

        Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Cuzco in 2026?

        2 public holidays fall on a weekend in Cuzco, Peru in 2026: Santa Rosa de Lima (Sunday, August 30), All Saints' Day (Sunday, November 1). Cuzco, Peru gives no substitute day off for these, so these are lost.

        Does Cuzco give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

        No — Cuzco, Peru does not give a substitute day off when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

        What is the longest break possible in Cuzco in 2026?

        With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Cuzco, Peru in 2026 is 9 consecutive days off, March 28–April 5, by booking 3 days of leave. With just 1 day of leave, you can get 5 days off in a row, July 25–July 29.

        When is the next public holiday in Cuzco?

        The next public holiday in Cuzco, Peru is La inmaculada concepción (Immaculate Conception) on December 8, 2026.

        Which holidays in Cuzco change date each year?

        Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday do not fall on the same date every year in Cuzco, Peru, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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