Quick answer: Peru has 247 business days in 2026 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026.
Month-by-month business days (2026)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 2 |
| February | 20 | 0 |
| March | 22 | 0 |
| April | 20 | 2 |
| May | 20 | 1 |
| June | 21 | 2 |
| July | 20 | 3 |
| August | 20 | 2 |
| September | 22 | 0 |
| October | 21 | 1 |
| November | 21 | 1 |
| December | 20 | 3 |
Public holidays in 2026 (Peru)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Public Sector Holiday |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Maundy Thursday |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| May 1, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Jun 7, 2026 | Battle of Arica |
| Jun 29, 2026 | St Peter and St Paul |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Peruvian Air Force Day |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Independence Day (day 2) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Battle of Junín |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Santa Rosa De Lima |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Battle of Angamos |
| Nov 1, 2026 | All Saints' Day |
| Dec 8, 2026 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception |
| Dec 9, 2026 | Battle of Ayacucho |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2026.
Highest month
22 working days.
Lowest month
20 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Peru in 2026?
Peru has 247 working days in 2026 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2026 are excluded from the working-day total (about 17 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
January, February, April, May, July, August and December has the fewest working days, with 20.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.