Is there another holiday this month?
On Sunday, October 8, the Battle of Angamos was celebrated and thousands of workers were able to take a day off. In view of this, the population wonders if there will be another holiday on the last day of this month.
YOU CAN SEE: Calendar of holidays and non-working days in November 2023 in Peru
Remember that every November 1st is a national holiday in Peru for All Saints' Day, a date that is used to visit our departed loved ones. As for whether you can also rest on October 31st, the day before, you must find out if the Government has expressed its opinion on the matter.
Is there a long holiday in October 2023?
In 2022, the Peruvian Government declared October 31st as a non-working day for the public sector, through Supreme Decree No. 033-2022-PCM, however, until now it has not been informed if the same scenario will be repeated for this year.
It should be noted that a non-working day is only for the public sector, while for the private sector it is optional as determined by the employer. Also, any hours not worked on a non-working day must be compensated within the following 10 days.
What is the difference between a holiday and a non-working day?
A holiday is a paid rest day, which can be compensated with another day off or with payment for the worked day.
On the other hand, on a non-working day established by the Government, the worker must make up for the hours not worked during that rest day. It is mandatory for the public sector, but optional for the private sector.
What are the upcoming holidays in 2023?
- Wednesday, November 1: All Saints' Day.
- Friday, December 8: Immaculate Conception Day.
- Saturday, December 9: Battle of Ayacucho.
- Monday, December 25: Christmas.
- Monday, January 1, 2024: New Year's Day.