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Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in western South America. It is bordered to the north by Ecuador and Colombia, to the east by Brazil, to the southeast by Bolivia, to the south by Chile, and to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean. Peru is a megadiverse country, with habitats ranging from the arid plains of the Pacific coastal region in the west, to the peaks of the Andes mountains extending from the north to the southeast of the country, to the tropical Amazon basin rainforest in the east with the Amazon River. Peru has a population of over 32 million, and its capital and largest city is Lima. At 1,285,216 km2 (496,225 sq mi), Peru is the 19th largest country in the world, and the third largest in South America.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in Peru. On these dates, expect banks, post offices, and government services to close. Many shops and museums close or run shortened hours; transit typically still runs.
Día de Santa Rosa de Lima · Santa Rosa de Lima
August 30, 2026
Sunday
Combate de Angamos · Battle of Angamos
October 8, 2026
Thursday
Día de Todos los Santos · All Saints Day
November 1, 2026
Sunday
Inmaculada Concepción · Immaculate Conception
December 8, 2026
Tuesday
Navidad · Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Friday
Año Nuevo · New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Friday
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References4
These references support the changing or licensed material on this page. Personal notes and ordinary geographic facts are not footnoted individually. Entry rules can change, so verify them before booking.
- Travel practicalities. Entry, driving, electricity, water, and official application context. Related: Driving side, World Standards, CDC Yellow Book, WHO drinking-water guidance.
- Country background. Wikipedia summary may be clipped or paraphrased. Numeric baselines are cross-checked with Wikidata. Related: Wikidata, .
