2025 Holiday and Civic Calendar Details for Peru, Venezuela, and Mexico
Planning leisure time has become increasingly important for many people, particularly as they look forward to 2025's holiday and civic calendar dates. These dates not only serve as potential travel opportunities but also allow individuals and families to balance work and relaxation effectively. Countries like Peru, Venezuela, and Mexico have structured their holiday calendars to enable citizens to partake in celebrations or enjoy time off from the daily grind.
According to El Comercio, Peru will feature 16 national holidays throughout 2025. These holidays are significant both for their cultural roots and their scheduled breaks for workers. Notable dates include January 1 for New Year’s Day, April 17 and 18 for Holy Thursday and Good Friday, and July 28 and 29 for National Holidays.
Here’s the full list of national holidays for Peru:
January - Wednesday, January 1: New Year’s Day
February - No holidays
March - No holidays
April - Thursday, April 17: Holy Thursday
Friday, April 18: Good Friday
May - Thursday, May 1: Labor Day
June - Saturday, June 7: Battle of Arica and Flag Day
Sunday, June 29: St. Peter and St. Paul
July - Wednesday, July 23: Air Force Day
Monday, July 28: National Holidays
Tuesday, July 29: National Holidays
August - Wednesday, August 6: Battle of Junín
Saturday, August 30: St. Rosa of Lima
September - No holidays
October - Wednesday, October 8: Combat of Angamos
November - Saturday, November 1: All Saints Day
December - Monday, December 8: Immaculate Conception
Tuesday, December 9: Battle of Ayacucho
Thursday, December 25: Christmas
The payment regulations for working on these holidays are defined under legislative decree number 713, which mandates full payment for workers on holidays and triple pay for those required to work. This incentivizes workers not only with time off but also assures they are fairly compensated if they do need to work during these periods.
Meanwhile, Venezuela's calendar for February 2025 will be filled with various celebrations, including 16 festive commemorations. Important dates include February 12 for the Battle of La Victoria and February 14 for Valentine’s Day. Notably, during this month, there are no national holidays, meaning no closures for banks or businesses, according to La República.
Listed below are the key commemorations for Venezuela's calendar:
- February 1: Birth of Cecilio Acosta
- February 2: Day of the Virgin of Candelaria
- February 3: Birth of Marshal Antonio José de Sucre
- February 7: Birth of Admiral Cristóbal Colón
- February 7: Death of General Agustín Codazzi
- February 11: Death of General Carlos Soublette
- February 12: Battle of La Victoria
- February 12: Youth Day
- February 14: Valentine’s Day
- February 20: Federation Day
- February 22: Birth of Rómulo Betancourt
- February 24: Birth of Daniel Florencio O’Leary
- February 25: Death of General Jacinto Lara
- February 28: Birth of General Antonio Guzmán Blanco
- February 28: Death of Simón Rodríguez
For the month of March, the educational calendar shows considerable breaks. March 2025 is slated to have three major holidays for students, as confirmed by the Secretary of Public Education (SEP) of Mexico.
Students will enjoy the following breaks:
- Monday, March 17: Birth Anniversary of Benito Juárez,
- Friday, March 21: For grade evaluations and reflections on Jubilees,
- Friday, March 28: Council of Technical Education meeting.
These extended weekends not only boost the morale of students but also enable families to plan mini-breaks or trips.
On another note, cultural festivities are marked by various municipalities empowering local celebrations. For example, the Mayor's Office of El Banco declared March 3 and 4 as civic days to encourage community participation during carnival celebrations.
To summarize, families can anticipate and plan for 2025's holidays and observances to maximize their leisure time. This information enables them to navigate the year's events effectively, ensuring both relaxation and cultural attendance can occur without major disruptions to work commitments or income.