EST. 1450 · Citadel of the Inca · Cusco, Peru
Public HolidayCultural

Santa Rosa de Lima in Peru 2026

When
August 30, 2026
Where
Nationwide · Nationwide
Price
Free
The cathedral on Cusco's Plaza de Armas

About

30 August honours Saint Rose of Lima, patron saint of Peru and the Americas. It is a national public holiday with processions, especially in Lima.

Highlights

  • National public holiday for Peru's patron saint
  • Processions and pilgrimages, centred on Lima's Santuario de Santa Rosa

Practical tips

  • Many businesses close; major attractions stay open