This Tuesday November 1 will be a holiday in Peru, where people can rest and take advantage of the festive bridge that begins on October 29 to travel, spend time with family or friends. But what is the reason for it being a holiday?
Holidays are expected not only by workers to rest, but also by the tourism sector, but it is always good to know what the occasion of the important date is.
Every year, November 1 is part of a Christian tradition and many, instead of traveling, will choose to visit their departed loved ones. Find out the details here.
WHY WILL NOVEMBER 1 BE A HOLIDAY?
November 1 will be a holiday for All Saints’ Day, the date on which Christianity celebrates a solemn feast for all the deceased who, having passed purgatory, sanctified themselves or were beatified.
HOW IS ALL SAINTS’ DAY CELEBRATED IN PERU?
Peruvians, on All Saints’ Day, have a tradition of going to cemeteries to visit the graves of their loved ones. To honor them, they bring flowers, cards and even musical groups. Families spend the day in the cemeteries, where they bring food and drinks.
HOW LONG WILL THE ALL SAINTS DAY HOLIDAY LAST?
All Saints’ Day is this Tuesday, November 1, but the government has decreed Monday, October 31, non-working for the public sector, which will join Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 of this month, which are usual days of rest. In this way, you can enjoy four days off in a row to travel, spend time with friends or family.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HOLIDAY AND NON-BUSINESS DAY?
Although you can rest on both days, take note of the differences:
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The holiday is a national holiday in which workers, both in the public and private sectors, can stop working. The same happens with the students, who stop going to their classes. In the event that an employee works on a holiday, he will receive additional remuneration, which is normally triple, even if it is Sunday.
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The non-working day is decreed by the government in power and is aimed at the public sector. In private, the employer will decide if their workers work or not. If in case an employee works normally, this does not mean that he will receive an extra payment, but the same daily salary, without increase. For those who rest, they must compensate with overtime, work on Saturdays or consider said hours as part of the vacations.
