Next Friday, April 28, 2023 will be Holiday in Peru, since this was determined by Supreme Decree No. 151-2022-PCM that was published on January 2 in the official newspaper El Peruano. This new non-working day was the decision of the government on duty, with the purpose of encouraging national tourism and making it a great opportunity for millions of Peruvians and foreigners to have a long holiday since May 1 is a national holiday. Continue reading.
In this note from Depor, find out which days, apart from April 28, are non-working days and holidays in the remainder of the year 2023 so that you can take advantage of the dates to do something pending, go for a walk or take a few days off.
What is celebrated on April 28?
On Friday, April 28, there is no holiday or celebration in the country, however, it was decided to give that day a non-working day since May 1 is ‘Labor Day’, that is, it will take advantage of a holiday long in the country so that it can be enjoyed as a family with a trip or walk within the country.
However, for tax purposes, these days will be considered working days, taking into account that the hours not worked during these dates will be compensated in the ten immediately following days, or at the time established by the owner of each public entity, depending on your own needs.
It should be noted that after the coronavirus pandemic, the Central Government decided to promote a campaign to strengthen tourism at the national level. In this sense, he decreed several days of 2023 so that citizens can have the option of taking advantage of them by traveling and discovering new places.
Why is Friday April 28th a non-business day?
This Friday, April 28, is a non-working day in Peru since ‘Labor Day’ is celebrated on May 1, however, as the holiday falls on a Monday, the government took advantage of giving the public sector a ‘free’ day so that can take advantage of the long holiday and enjoy more free time with family and friends.
Apart from these dates, Friday June 30; Thursday, July 27, Monday, October 9, Thursday, December 7, and Tuesday, December 26, 2023, are also non-working days for public sector workers. While in 2024 it will be on Tuesday, January 2.
Who doesn’t rest this Friday April 28th?
Companies that are subject to the private labor regime and that provide sanitary, cleaning, sanitation, water, electricity, gas, drainage, fuel, communications, transportation, burial, airport, security, surveillance and related services will continue with their activities as normal.
Who will rest on April 28?
Taking into account that Friday, April 28, is a non-working day and not a holiday, public sector workers will be able to rest. However, as reported andeanthese hours not worked must be compensated during the next ten days.
Likewise, the employee must recover those hours when the head of each public entity establishes it according to their needs.
What will happen to workers in the private sector?
In the case of private sector workers who wish to rest that day, voluntarily, they must coordinate with the responsible heads of their entity. Therefore, it will correspond to the owners of public sector entities to adopt the necessary measures to guarantee the provision of those services that are essential for society, during non-working days.