National Holidays in Peru in 2017
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: Maundy Thursday
- Also Known as Holy Thursday, Maundy Thursday commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist
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: Good Friday
- Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
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: Labour Day
- This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
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: Saint Peter and Saint Paul
- The day commemorates the martyrdom of two saints, the two great Apostles, Saint Peter and St. Paul
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: Independence Day
- Marks the declaration of independence from Spain in 1821
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: Independence Day Holiday
- A day to honour the armed forces and the National Police of Peru
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: Santa Rosa de Lima
- Commemorates Saint Rose of Lima who died on 24 August 1617. Rose of Lima is the patron saint of Peru and the indigenous natives of Latin America
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: Battle of Angamos
- The Battle of Angamos holiday in Peru is always celebrated on October 8th and marks the commemoration of a naval battle with Chile that took place in 1879.
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: All Saints' Day
- Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs
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: Public Holiday
- Public Holiday to mark qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia
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: Immaculate Conception Day
- It is a day that celebrates the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin all of her life
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: Christmas Day
- Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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