Upcoming holidays in Peru: what is the battle that is commemorated on August 6

On July 26, 2022, the Government of Peru published in the Official Gazette El Peruano a rule that states that the Saturday August 6 this year will be a national holiday in all public entities and institutions. This was approved by the Congress of the Republic and endorsed by President Pedro Castillo and the head of the Council of Ministers, Aníbal Torres.

It is worth mentioning that the Law 31530 It also modifies article 6 of Legislative Decree 713, by which the legislation on paid breaks for workers subject to the private activity labor regime is consolidated.

then meet why August 6 will also be a holiday in Peru. Discover, thus, the reason behind the commemoration of the Battle of Junin.

WHY WILL AUGUST 6TH BE A HOLIDAY IN PERU?

According to the aforementioned publication, August 6th will be a holiday in Peru due to the commemoration of the Battle of Junin. In this sense, the law states that Ministries of Education, Culture and Defense they are in charge of programming the official activities commemorating this date.

For him Governmentthe historical significance of this holiday becomes important, so the activities will be carried out in public and private educational institutions and in all entities of the public sector.

WHAT IS COMMEMORATED ON AUGUST 6?

This festive date commemorates the Battle of Junin. This was developed on August 6, 1824 on the Junin pampas or also called the Bombón Plateaulocated in the current department of Junin in the Peru.

Also known as the “silent battle”faced the independence armies (under the command of Simon Bolivar) and realistic (in command of Joseph Canterac), who fought a tough battle that resulted in the victory of the patriot hosts.

This confrontation represented one of the final triumphs of the Liberation Campaign for Independencebecoming an important precedent for what would be the Battle of Ayacuchomade on December 9, 1824. There, Antonio jose de sucre would face the Spanish Army for the last time and would consolidate the cessation of Spanish rule with the independence of South America.

UPCOMING HOLIDAYS IN PERU

With the inclusion of this date, the list of holidays in the Peruvian territory is updated:

• Thursday 28 July: National Holidays.
• Friday July 29: National Holidays.
• Saturday August 6: Battle of Junin.
• Tuesday 30 August: Santa Rosa de Lima.
• Saturday 08 October: Battle of Angamos.
• Tuesday 01 November: All Saints Day.
• Thursday 08 December: Immaculate Conception’s Day.
• Friday 09 December: Battle of Ayacucho – Non-working day in the public sector.
• Sunday 25 December: Mr. Christmas.