This Friday June 7, Peruvians will have the option to enjoy the first break of the month. This day is celebrated as Flag Day, which is why public institutions must hold ceremonies related to this theme.
However, citizens who need to go to a banking entity to make some kind of procedure, They will need to know in advance if these establishments will serve.
BBVA Continental and Interbank indicated to Infobae Peru that they will not open the doors to their clients on this date. On the other hand, Scotiabank did not confirm whether users will be able to access it.
In the case of the BCP, they reported that you can contact the telephone banking and social networks, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
“The Deferred Interbank Transfers made on Thursday, June 6, starting at 2:30 p.m., will be processed starting Monday, June 10,” they mentioned in their statement.
In addition, other channels will be available 24 hours a day such as: internet banking, BCP mobile banking, Vía BCP on the web, ATMs and agents and Yape.
Besides of Flag DayIn Peru, June 7 is also commemorated Battle of Aricawhich occurred in 1880 during the Pacific War. This year, the country commemorates 142 years since the war with Chili and Bolivia.
This confrontation meant the loss of the cities of Arica and Tacna for Peru, which passed into Chilean hands. This date is also remembered for the sacrifice of Alfonso Ugartewho immolated himself to protect the Peruvian flag, and the colonel Francisco Bolognesi Cervantesfamous for his phrase “I have sacred duties to fulfill and I will fulfill them until I burn the last cartridge.”
On this day, various activities are carried out, such as school events where the history of the country is remembered, as well as parades.
Throughout its history, Peru has had four official flags. The first, designed by general Jose de San Martin in 1821, and consisted of a design of red and white diagonal lines. In 1822, under the government of José Bernardo de Taglechanged to red and white horizontal stripes, with a red sun in the center.
Later, in May 1822, it was modified again to vertical stripes to avoid confusion with the Spanish flag. Finally, in 1825, the current version was adopted, with vertical lines and a new shield, adjusted by a law of the Constituent Congress.
This holiday allows workers to enjoy a paid rest, which can be compensated with another day of rest or with payment corresponding to the work performed on that date. However, some sectors require their employees to work even on holidays, which entails additional pay.
As explained by Jimmy Huatuco, Project Manager Lead of Buk Peru“it is important to make the correct payment calculation, there is a difference between a holiday and a non-working day, which determines how much the collaborator should receive.”
In contrast, non-working days, defined by the Government, require employees to return unworked hours. These dates are mandatory in the public sector, while they are optional for the private sector.
Álvaro Gálvez, manager of the Legal Center of the Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL), explained that, if a private sector worker agrees to work without a subsequent substitute rest, he must receive triple his daily remuneration. For example, a monthly salary of 1,500 soles would translate into a payment of 1,600 soles at the end of the month.
