Easter in Peru: How much will you be paid if you work Good Thursday and Good Friday?

The arrival of Holy Week in Peru is one of the most anticipated periods for Peruvians, as they may take a few days off, away from the working day, to spend time with the family , friends, partner and above all to reflect, if one is a believer.

It should be emphasized that domestic tourism increases when these dates arrive, since Peruvians and foreigners are available to travel -by land, plane or train- and in this way, to reactivate the sector that has been affected by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

It is important to note that there are two days that have been formalized as national holidays, which are valid for workers in the public and private sectors. If you have to work on these dates, know the benefits you are entitled to in relation to the established payments. Attentive to this information.

HOW MUCH WILL THEY PAY YOU TO WORK AT EASTER?

Based on Legislative Decree No. 713, which specifies payments for paid breaks, this is what the company where you work must recognize in the middle of this religious holiday.

According to official information, all workers who practice formally must receive remuneration corresponding to one day's work per non-working holiday. In that sense, you will be paid without going to your work center. In this new reality, where many work by telework, it is important that you ask your employer in advance for this information of interest so that you know how it will be handled in your work.

OTHER SCENARIOS FOR WORKERS

- If I work, but I make up the day: if you reach an agreement with your employer to take breaks on other dates, you receive a daily remuneration for the holiday and another for the work that is done.

- If I work on holidays: these professionals will receive a triple payment. To define it better, for those who are in the private sector, and who work on holy days, they will receive the benefit, as long as they do not receive a substitute rest afterwards.

- If I do telework: those who are in this modality, and do not work on Thursday and Good Friday, will receive the remuneration equivalent to the triple payment of their daily pay.

- If you have to rest on April 14 and/or 15, they may receive twice the daily remuneration, equivalent to one for weekly rest and another for the holiday.

WILL THERE BE A LONG HOLIDAY FOR EASTER?

According to the official calendar, the holidays of Easter 2022 correspond to Thursday 14 and Friday 15 April. If the government makes it official, these days off can take the weekend, so that would add up to 4 days in total. Activities would resume normally by Monday 18 of the same month.

2022 HOLIDAYS IN PERU

These are the non-working days that are approaching. Take each of these dates into account so that you know when it's time to rest.

Thursday, April 14: Holy Thursday.

Friday 15 April: Good Friday.

Sunday 01 May: Labor Day.

Wednesday 29 June: Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day.

Thursday 28 July: National Holidays.

Friday 29 July: National Holidays.

Tuesday 30 August: Santa Rosa de Lima.

Saturday 08 October: Battle of Angamos.

Tuesday 01 November: All Saints' Day.

Thursday 08 December: Day of the Immaculate Conception.

Friday 09 December: Battle of Ayacucho- Non-working day public sector.

Sunday 25 December: Christmas.

ACCESS TO PUBLIC SPACES AT EASTER

If you are over 12 years old and want to go to beaches, rivers, lakes, lagoons and swimming pools, you must present your physical or virtual card proving that you have completed your doses of vaccination against COVID-19, whether in Peru or abroad.

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