St. Peter and St. Paul celebrations in Peru

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Date: Wednesday, 29 June 2022

Christians around the globe celebrate St. Peter and St. Paul’s day on June 29. In Peru this day is a public holiday on which mainly the faithful in coastal communities and cities honor these two saints in special masses and processions.

As St. Peter is considered the patron saint of the fishermen, in Peru mainly communities along the coast have larger celebrations.

Find more information about Saint Peter & Saint Paul and where and how Peruvians celebrate in our article "Fiesta de San Pedro y San Pablo"

St. Peter and St. Paul celebrations in Peru

Peruvian Public Holidays & Festivities
Christians around the globe celebrate St. Peter and St. Paul’s day on June 29. In Peru this day is a public holiday on which mainly the faithful in...

Venue / Location:
all Peru, but larger celebrations in communities along the Peruvian coast such as Callao, Chorrillos or Chimbote

All Dates


  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
  • Wednesday, 29 June 2022
  • Thursday, 29 June 2023
  • Saturday, 29 June 2024
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