New Year's Day
Jan 1 – 4
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Long weekends
Take 6 vacation days this year and enjoy 36 days off in total.
Jan 1 – 4
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Apr 3 – 5
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
May 1 – 3
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Jun 27 – 29
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
Jul 23 – 26
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Jul 25 – 28
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Aug 6 – 9
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Oct 8 – 11
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Dec 5 – 8
Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend
Dec 25 – 27
Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.
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A long weekend in Peru occurs when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.
A bridge day is a working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking that one day off creates a stretch of 4 or more consecutive days off. For example, if a holiday falls on Thursday, taking Friday off gives you a 4-day weekend.
In 2026, Peru has 10 vacation extension opportunities — a combination of natural long weekends and bridge days.
The best long weekends for travel in Peru depend on the season and your destination. Spring and autumn bridge days often offer the best mix of good weather and fewer crowds.