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Oct. 8 Peru Holiday: Bank Branches Closed, Supermarkets Largely Open

Most in-person banking pauses for the observance, so customers should plan to use apps, ATMs or published helplines.

Overview

  • El Peruano confirms Wednesday, Oct. 8 as a national holiday for the Combate de Angamos honoring Miguel Grau, with no official extension to Oct. 9 or 10.
  • BCP, BBVA, Interbank and Banco de la Nación will not provide in-person branch service, but mobile and online banking, ATMs and agents remain available.
  • BCP offers phone banking from 9:00 to 18:00, BBVA keeps app and web service active with phone support Monday to Saturday from 8:00 to 20:00, and services such as Yape continue operating.
  • Supermarket hours run near normal: Plaza Vea and Tottus 07:00–22:00, Metro 08:00–22:00, with Wong mostly 08:00–22:00 and localized adjustments at Trujillo (08:00–22:00), Asia (08:00–21:00) and Panorama (08:00–20:00).
  • For urgent banking queries, media list customer numbers: BCP (01) 3119898, Banco de la Nación (0800) 10700, BBVA (01) 595-0000, Interbank (01) 3119000.