After knowing the disposal of the government, the month of May will arrive with an extra break for thousands of Peruvian workers. After the hustle Easter weekwhich allowed many to rest, travel, walk and share with family, citizens will have a new opportunity to enjoy a Long holidaywhich will run from Thursday 1 to Sunday 4 of next month.
Although it should be noted that the Friday, May 2which was already established as Non -working dayit will not affect everyone equally. While in the public sector that date will be rest, in the private sector the situation will be managed differently, since it will depend on the decision of each company.
In the case of public workersby current regulations, they must subsequently compensate for the non -worked hours, prior to their employer. These can be fractional to recover over a week, for example. The same will happen with the collaborators of the private item that rests that Friday: they must compensate for the not worked.
He labor Daythat the May 1It is traditionally a date on which the work of workers is honored. This year, on Thursday it will fall into a non -working day for employees of both the public and private sector. However, the Peruvian government has decided to extend the rest by providing that the Friday, May 2 Be non -working day. In addition to Saturday 3 and Sunday 4, which is a rest for numerous citizens, the long weekend.
For workers of the Public Sectorfree Friday will be mandatory to promote internal tourism and support the local economy, according to Supreme Decree No. 042-2025-PCM. On the other hand, in the private sector, as mentioned, on Friday, May 2 will be an optional day for companies, which can decide whether they grant this rest to their employees.
With the officialization of this new holiday, many workers will enjoy a long weekend that will run for four days, starting on Thursday 1 and culminating the Sunday May 4. In the context of this labor break, Peruvians are urged to take advantage of this time to travel and explore the country, especially those regions that offer a great tourist attraction.
Through this additional holiday, it seeks to encourage the internal tourismwith special emphasis on local economies of the different areas of Peru.
For those who decide to take advantage of the Rest for travelingauthorities recommend taking into account climatic conditions, which will be favorable for outdoor activities. Temperatures will range between 18 and 28 ° C in various parts of the country, which makes this time an ideal opportunity to enjoy the North beachesthe tourist destinations of the South or the rural areas of the Sierra.
May 1, Labor Day, will be held as a national holiday In all of Peru, and both public and private sector workers will have the opportunity to take the day off. Meanwhile, on Friday 2, despite being non -working, it will have an optional character in the Private sector. This means that companies may decide whether or not they grant that day as a break for their employees, depending on their own labor policies or previous agreements.
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In the case of companies that decide Replacement system or additional payment, as stipulated by each employment contract. In this sense, the flexibility offered on Friday, May 2 as an optional day also facilitates that companies can adjust their operations without affecting productivity.
In addition to rest, Long May holiday It represents an opportunity for many workers to disconnect from their daily activities and relax, which contributes to their general well -being. Not only employees benefit from this free time; Families and friends can also take the opportunity to meet and participate in various recreational, cultural or recreation activities.
Nationally, the Long holiday May could have a significant impact on local economiesmainly those dependent on turismolike those found in coastal and Andean regions. During these days, demand in popular tourist destinations is expected to increase, which represents an opportunity to boost markets and attract more national visitors.
Although the private sector is not obliged to give on Friday 2 as rest, the benefits that emerge from this measure of Tourism promotion They are undeniable. The companies that choose to offer this free day They will also have the possibility of encouraging tourism and promoting the use of local services, which can have a positive impact on both business and in the communities of the different regions of the country.
The distinction between a holiday and a Non -working day It lies in labor obligations and the remuneration corresponding to each of these days. In the case of holidays, workers have the right to rest without losing their usual salary. However, those who decide to work in a holiday, without the possibility of a compensatory break, must receive a special payment that includes three components:
- The salary corresponding to the Holiday.
- He salary for the work done.
- And additional paid equivalent to 100% of the salary for the work done.
On the other hand, non -working days are mainly applied to Public Sector Employees. Unlike holidays, these days they are considered skilled, which implies that the work hours should be recovered within a period of ten consecutive days or at another time determined by the authority of the authority of the Public entityaccording to your operational needs.
In the private sphere, the adoption of non -working days is optional. The recovery of the not worked hours must be agreed between employer y employee. In the absence of an agreement, it is up to the employer to define how compensation of unrelated hours will be carried out.
It is important to note that those companies or entities in the private sector that operate in essential areas, such as health services, cleaning, electricity, water, telecommunications, transport, safety, and food distribution, have the power to exclude certain jobs from non -working days. This ensures that fundamental services continue working without interruptions.
