Overview
- As of January 14, 2026, no official denomination for the year has been issued and the announcement is expected soon.
- The designation takes effect only after approval by supreme decree and publication in the official gazette El Peruano.
- Public entities must use the official name on documents and communications, while private adoption is voluntary.
- The naming practice dates to 1963 under President Fernando Belaúnde Terry to promote national priorities and messages.
- Reporting indicates the 2025 label was decided to honor José Faustino Sánchez Carrión, though formal publication was still pending.