Holiday vs. non-working day: in which of the two types should you be paid three times as much for working?

In the workplace, there are two modalities There are two types of holidays that often cause confusion between workers and employers: national holidays and non-working days. Both have different implications in terms of rights and responsibilities, so it is important to know the differences to avoid misunderstandings and ensure compliance with labor standards.

National holiday: what does this date mean on the calendar?

The National Superintendence of Labor Inspection (Sunafil)In statements to the Andina Agency, he provided further details so that all those involved understand the characteristics of each modality.

A holiday national It is a mandatory day of rest that is established to commemorate significant events of a historical, cultural or religious nature. During a national holiday, all workers have the right to rest without affecting their remuneration. However, if the company requires the employee to work on this day, certain restrictions apply. compensations mandatory.

The employer has two options: grant a compensatory day of rest on another date or pay triple remuneration for the day worked. This payment includes the corresponding holiday, extra pay for the work performed, and an additional equivalent to one day of work. National holidays No require recovery hours, as they are designed to be complete days of rest and with the purpose of allowing workers to participate in the corresponding celebrations.

Non-working day: what is it and why does it only affect the public sector?

The days No working days are decreed by the government to promote participation in specific activities or events of national interest. These days are mainly applicable to sector publicPublic sector employees must make up for unworked hours, as directed by their human resources office. Unlike public holidays, non-working days do not carry additional pay; workers receive their regular salary without any extra payment.

In the private sector, the adoption of non-working days is optional and depends on an agreement between the employer and its employees. If they decide to take a non-working day, the parties must agree on how the hours not worked will be made up. If they do not reach an agreement, the final decision is made by the employer. These types of days offer a flexibility additional and allow workers to participate in recreational, family or community activities without the need for a remuneration extraas long as the recovery of the hours not worked is agreed.

Official list of holidays and non-working days in Peru, according to El Peruano

1. Friday, July 26th: non-working day for the public sector
2. Sunday, July 28: independence Day
3. Monday, July 29: national holidays
4. Tuesday, August 6th: Battle of Junin
5. Friday, August 30th: Santa Rosa de Lima
6. Monday, October 7th: non-working day for the public sector
7. Tuesday, October 8th: Battle of Angamos
8. Friday, 1 November: All Saints Day
9. Sunday, December 8th: Immaculate Conception
10. Friday, December 6th: non-working day for the public sector
11. Monday, December 9th: Battle of Ayacucho
12. Wednesday, December 25th: Christmas
13. Monday, December 23: non-working day for the public sector
14. Tuesday, December 24th: non-working day for the public sector
15. Monday, December 30th: non-working day for the public sector
16. Tuesday, December 31st: non-working day for the public sector