All Saints' Day: Payment Details for Workers Who Work on the National Holiday

All Saints' Day is a date in which we remember our departed loved ones, so a tradition in Peru is to visit cemeteries on this day. Also, this Wednesday, November 1 is a national holiday, but there are workers who carry out their workday as usual. Do you want to know how payment is made in this case? In this article, we will tell you.

After celebrating Halloween and the Peruvian Creole Song Day on October 31 in the country, thousands of people visit the remains resting in various cemeteries located nationwide, taking advantage of the day off. However, not everyone enjoys this benefit.

Who Rests on the November 1 Holiday in Peru?

This Wednesday, November 1 is a national holiday for All Saints' Day, according to Legislative Decree No. 713, so workers in the public and private sectors enjoy mandatory rest and receive regular pay.

How Much Should I Receive If I Work on November 1 Holiday?

If you work during the national holiday for All Saints' Day, you should know that there are two scenarios. The first is that this day can be compensated later with a substitute rest or, otherwise, receive triple pay.

The National Superintendence of Labor Inspection (Sunafil) reported that workers who work on a holiday should receive three remunerations: one for the holiday, another for the work performed, and a 100% surcharge.

What is the Difference Between a Holiday and a Non-working Day?

A holiday is a paid rest that can be compensated with another substitute rest day or with payment for the worked hours. A non-working day can be compensated. The worker must make up for the non-worked hours, and it is only mandatory for the public sector, while it is optional for the private sector.

What are the upcoming holidays in 2023?

• Friday, December 8: Immaculate Conception Day.
• Saturday, December 9: Battle of Ayacucho.
• Monday, December 25: Christmas.
• Monday, January 1, 2024: New Year.