In Peru, October 8 is a holiday; However, since 2023 falls on a Sunday, the Peruvian authorities have decided to declare it long holiday. In this context, many wonder if Monday, October 9, is a non-working day or holiday, since they have different meanings and according to this it may also be that in some cases they receive extra pay or must compensate for some hours. To know everything, Depor has prepared this note that you should read very carefully.
Is Monday, October 9, a non-working day or holiday?
It is a non-working day, as declared by the Peruvian authorities through Supreme Decree No. 151-2022-PCM. The reason is because on Sunday, October 8 (holiday), the Battle of Angamos is commemorated, where the Piuran admiral Miguel Grau died.
Who benefits from the non-working day?
This applies to people who work in the public sector, although they must compensate the hours in the following days and in the case of those who work in a private company they need to coordinate with their employer.
Is there extra pay if you work on October 9?
No, since it is not a calendar holiday. So if you have to work it is like a usual work day and there is no additional payment unlike the October 8th which is a date designated as a holiday.
What is the difference between a non-working day and a holiday?
The holiday is a paid day off that should not be compensated, and if for any reason you must work that day you will receive extra pay or a substitute day of rest. On the other hand, the non-working day in most cases is compensable, although that depends on what the manager decides.
Why is October 8 an important date for Peruvians?
It commemorates the sacrifice of Miguel Grau in it Battle of Angamos, during the Pacific War. The ‘Knight of the Seas’ died this same day, but in 1879, when a grenade exploded against the command tower of the Huáscar monitor. Lieutenant Diego Ferré also died.
What holidays are left to celebrate in Peru?
In the country there are still several holidays to celebrate, although some fall on Sundays. That is, during the weekend and it will be up to the Government to decree whether people can rest the next day or not. Below we leave you the list of what remains in 2023:
- Sunday, October 8: Combat of Angamos.
- Wednesday, November 1: All Saints’ Day.
- Friday, December 8: Day of the Immaculate Conception.
- Saturday December 9: Battle of Ayacucho.
- Monday December 25: Christmas.
What days were declared non-working days in Peru for 2023?
- Monday, October 9, 2023.
- Thursday December 7, 2023.
- Tuesday December 26, 2023.