Independence Day Peru Holidays
Everything you need to know july 28th commemorates the liberation of peru from spain by jose de san martin the most famous liberator of latin america aside from the liberator himself simon bolivar.
Independence day peru holidays. While the official holidays last 2 days july 28 to commemorate the declaration of independence from spanish rule on july 28 1821 and july 29 to honor the peruvian armed forces and national police of peru peruvians actually celebrate the whole month of july. Independence day holiday is on the 211th day of 2020. The holiday lasts for two days.
Independence day holiday observances. Please scroll down to end of page for previous years dates. There are 155 days left in the year.
July 28 in commemoration of perus independence won by jose de san martin. The fiestas patrias peruanas or peruvian national holidays are celebrations of perus independence from the spanish empire. The following day july 29th celebrates establishment of the republic of peru.
They officially consist of two days. Despite the wars of independence being fought across latin america in the early 19th century peru remained loyal to the spanish crown. Known as fiestas patrias this holiday is always celebrated on july 28th and marks perus declaration of independence from spain in 1821.
History of independence day in peru. July 29 in honor of the armed forces and the national police of peru.