This Saturday, June 29, Peruvians will enjoy a new holiday on the national calendar to commemorate Saint Peter and Saint Paul. This festival is of great importance both on a religious and cultural level, due to its implications in increasing tourist activity and the local economy.
Like every year, many people take advantage of this date to take a trip or share recreational activities with their family and friends. According to the scope of Legislative Decree No. 713, this is the second holiday in June, after Flag Day and the Battle of Arica. However, there are private sector workers who work during this day. If this is your case, know how much they should pay you.
Holiday June 29: how much should I be paid if I work this day?
According to the Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL), workers in the private regime who work during the June 29 holiday and do not agree with their employer on a replacement date for their respective rest, will have to receive a triple payment that includes the following concepts :
- A remuneration corresponding to the holiday (included in the monthly salary).
- A remuneration for the work done.
- A 100% surcharge corresponding to the work performed.
“The work carried out on Saturday, June 29, without substitute rest, gives rise to the payment of the corresponding remuneration for the work carried out, with a 100% surcharge,” explained Álvaro Gálvez, manager of the CCL Legal Center.
Likewise, he indicated that since the holiday on Saturday, June 29 falls on a weekly rest day, the worker will only receive remuneration for the weekly rest and not for the holiday. “In addition, it is not considered that work has been done on a holiday when the work shift begins on a workday and ends on a holiday,” he added.
Let’s take an example: if a worker earns the minimum wage of S/1,025, the daily amount will be S/34.17 after dividing his salary by 30 days. In this sense, your payment must consider the sum of the holiday that is already included in your monthly remuneration (S/34.17), for the work performed (S/34.17) and the 100% surcharge corresponding to the work performed (S/34.17).
What is celebrated this June 29?
Saint Peter and Saint Paul’s Day is a very important religious holiday for Peruvians. During this day, tribute is paid to these two apostles who are central figures in Christian tradition. Celebrations include processions and masses in honor of them. Furthermore, in Peru, this day has been declared a national holiday, allowing the population to participate in these ceremonies and enjoy a day off.
The celebration of Saint Peter and Saint Paul has a special meaning in many Peruvian communities. In coastal areas, Saint Peter is especially revered as the patron saint of fishermen. During this day, rituals and offerings are carried out in his honor, with the aim of seeking protection and blessings for fishing work. This holiday reflects the deep connection between religious traditions and daily life in different regions of the country.
What holidays remain in Peru?
- Tuesday, July 23: Peruvian Air Force Day
- Sunday, July 28: National Holidays
- Monday, July 29: National Holidays
- Tuesday August 6: Battle of Junín
- Friday, August 30: Santa Rosa de Lima
- Tuesday, October 8: Battle of Angamos
- Friday, 1 November: All Saints Day
- Sunday, December 8: Immaculate Conception
- Monday December 9: Battle of Ayacucho
- Wednesday, December 25: Christmas
Source: Larepublica
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