A new holiday on Monday, November 16, solely for the visit of Pope Leo XIV, is under evaluation.
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The Peruvian government is evaluating the creation of a new, one-time national holiday for Monday, November 16, 2026, specifically coinciding with the conclusion of a papal visit. This consideration occurs despite a prior stance by the administration of President Keiko Fujimori indicating that no new national holidays would be established.
In preparation for the event, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed Rodrigo Hernán Boluarte Chávez as the official state representative responsible for facilitating the visit of Pope Leo XIV to Peru. The papal visit is scheduled to take place from November 11 to November 16, 2026, with the potential holiday applying exclusively to this year's itinerary.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) (Gobierno designa...)Focuses on official state appointments and logistical preparations for the papal visit.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) (Nuevo feriado...)Emphasizes the political shift regarding potential new holiday decrees under the administration.
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