Overview
- The Supreme Decree published Saturday makes Monday, July 27, 2026 a compensable nonworking day for public employees nationwide.
- Public offices must make up the missed hours within 10 days and the date will still count as a business day for taxes.
- Private-sector use is optional by agreement between employers and workers, and if no agreement is reached the employer decides.
- Essential services will keep operating to ensure continuity, including health care, sanitation, electricity, water, telecoms, transport, hotels, restaurants and the financial system.
- SERVIR estimates the measure covers more than 1.5 million public servants, creating a long Fiestas Patrias weekend that the government hopes will lift local economies through domestic trips.