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Trujillo Declares Sept. 26 a Non-Working Day, Creating a Local Long Weekend

The decree seeks to bolster participation in the Festival Internacional de la Primavera.

Overview

  • The Regional Government of La Libertad formalized the measure through Decreto Regional N.° 004-2025-GRLL-GOB, applying in the province of Trujillo.
  • Public-sector employees must observe Friday, September 26 as a non-working day, while private employers may grant the day off by prior agreement.
  • Public schools in Trujillo will not hold classes on Friday, September 26, whereas Thursday, September 25 remains a normal school day, according to clarifications cited from El Peruano.
  • The long weekend runs from Friday, September 26 to Sunday, September 28, with Saturday and Sunday counted as regular rest days for those who typically do not work weekends.
  • Local outlets report expectations of increased cultural attendance and tourism-related commerce during the festival period.