They officially consist of two days: The celebration of Fiestas Patrias in Peru coincides with the vacation periods for the local schools as well as some businesses.

Along with Christmas, Fiestas Patrias is one of the most important celebrations of the year for Peruvians and it is normal for local businesses to generate as much revenue as in the month of December.

[1] During the whole month of July, homes, office buildings, public and private institutions, schools, and restaurants display the national flag.

On the morning of 28 July the Archbishop of Lima celebrates the Mass of the Te Deum as mandated by the Catholic Church.

[2] The Mass officially begins at 9:00 A.M. On the morning of 28 July representatives of the Congress of the Republic of Peru go to the Government Palace to invite the President to give the traditional Address to the Nation.

Once he arrives at the seat of the legislature he enters through the Hall of the Lost Footsteps where the Commander in Chief of the military detachment pays his respects to his high position.

Once finished with his address the President returns to Government Palace (commonly referred to as the House of Pizarro) to continue with other official ceremonies.