Rapidly approaching are July 28th and 29th, dates on which not only Peruvian Independence is celebrated, but also thousands of people plan activities to enjoy during the long holiday. For this reason, in this article we present you the complete list of holidays in July 2023, explain the difference with a non-working day and provide more details on the subject.
The seventh month of the year has 31 days, starting on Saturday, July 1st and ending on Monday, July 31st. This season has two official holidays that you can find out the dates and days on the calendar.
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Holidays in July 2023 in Peru
- Sunday, July 23rd: Peruvian Air Force Day
- Thursday, July 27th: Non-working day only for the public sector
- Friday, July 28th: Peruvian Independence Day (Independence Day celebrations)
- Saturday, July 29th: Independence Day celebrations
Why is July 23rd a holiday?
Recently, in the official newspaper El Peruano, Law 31822 was published, which formalizes the proposal made by Congress to establish July 23rd as a national holiday (Peruvian Air Force Day) and commemorate the sacrifice of hero José Abelardo Quiñones González during the conflict with Ecuador in 1941.
Will Thursday, July 27th be a holiday?
According to the publication in the official newspaper El Peruano, Thursday, July 27th will be declared a non-working day for the public sector. This measure is taken with the aim of creating a long weekend.
Difference between holiday and non-working day
Non-working days are dates decreed by the government. They are breaks that must be compensated by the employee, with prior agreement with their employer. They are mandatory for the public sector, while for private sector it is optional (to comply with them).
As for holidays, they are paid breaks that are not compensated. Keep in mind that refusing to provide services on a holiday cannot be a reason or cause for sanction.
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