New Year's Day is a public holiday in Peru, observed on January 1, 2026. It is locally known as Año Nuevo. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Day
Local NameAño Nuevo
DateJanuary 1, 2026
CountryPE flag Peru
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Day in Peru?
New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 in Peru.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Peru. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Day called locally?
In Peru, New Year's Day is known as "Año Nuevo".

All Public Holidays in Peru PE flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-04-02 Holy Thursday Public
2026-04-02 Maundy Thursday Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-04-05 Easter Sunday Public
2026-05-01 International Workers' Day Public
2026-06-29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Public
2026-07-28 Independence Day Public
2026-10-08 Battle of Angamos Public
2026-11-01 All Saints Day Public
2026-12-08 Immaculate Conception Public
2026-12-25 Christmas Day Public
2026-04-02 Holy Thursday Public
2026-04-02 Maundy Thursday Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public

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