Public holidays
Chile: 16 public holiday dates in 2026 (16 days off) and 17 in 2027 (17 days off), with 251 working days in 2026 and 251 in 2027. National holidays only: regional ones are not included.
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | 2026-W01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Friday 3 April 2026 | 2026-W14 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Saturday 4 April 2026 | 2026-W14 | Holy Saturday | Yes |
| Friday 1 May 2026 | 2026-W18 | Labor Day | Yes |
| Thursday 21 May 2026 | 2026-W21 | Navy Day | Yes |
| Sunday 21 June 2026 | 2026-W25 | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Yes |
| Monday 29 June 2026 | 2026-W27 | Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day | Yes |
| Thursday 16 July 2026 | 2026-W29 | Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Yes |
| Saturday 15 August 2026 | 2026-W33 | Assumption Day | Yes |
| Friday 18 September 2026 | 2026-W38 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Saturday 19 September 2026 | 2026-W38 | Army Day | Yes |
| Monday 12 October 2026 | 2026-W42 | Meeting of Two Worlds' Day | Yes |
| Saturday 31 October 2026 | 2026-W44 | Reformation Day | Yes |
| Sunday 1 November 2026 | 2026-W44 | All Saints' Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 8 December 2026 | 2026-W50 | Immaculate Conception | Yes |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | 2026-W52 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January 2027 | 2026-W53 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | 2027-W12 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Saturday 27 March 2027 | 2027-W12 | Holy Saturday | Yes |
| Saturday 1 May 2027 | 2027-W17 | Labor Day | Yes |
| Friday 21 May 2027 | 2027-W20 | Navy Day | Yes |
| Monday 21 June 2027 | 2027-W25 | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Yes |
| Monday 28 June 2027 | 2027-W26 | Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day | Yes |
| Friday 16 July 2027 | 2027-W28 | Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Yes |
| Sunday 15 August 2027 | 2027-W32 | Assumption Day | Yes |
| Friday 17 September 2027 | 2027-W37 | National Holiday | Yes |
| Saturday 18 September 2027 | 2027-W37 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Sunday 19 September 2027 | 2027-W37 | Army Day | Yes |
| Monday 11 October 2027 | 2027-W41 | Meeting of Two Worlds' Day | Yes |
| Sunday 31 October 2027 | 2027-W43 | Reformation Day | Yes |
| Monday 1 November 2027 | 2027-W44 | All Saints' Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 8 December 2027 | 2027-W49 | Immaculate Conception | Yes |
| Saturday 25 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2026 | Friday 26 March 2027 | −8 days, changes month |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday 4 April 2026 | Saturday 27 March 2027 | −8 days, changes month |
| Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Day | Monday 29 June 2026 | Monday 28 June 2027 | −1 day |
| Meeting of Two Worlds' Day | Monday 12 October 2026 | Monday 11 October 2027 | −1 day |
A shift ignores the year: +19 days means 19 days later in the calendar.
| Month | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| February | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| March | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| April | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| May | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| June | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| July | 22 | 21 | −1 |
| August | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| September | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| October | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| November | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| December | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| Q1 | 63 | 62 | −1 |
| Q2 | 61 | 62 | +1 |
| Q3 | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| Q4 | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| Year | 251 | 251 | 0 |
Weekdays by the local weekend (Sunday and Saturday), minus the public holidays most people have off.
The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.
At work: Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.
A solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus, observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It falls on the Friday immediately before Easter Sunday.
At work: Fine to mention the long weekend. It is a sombre day for those who observe it, so avoid "Happy Good Friday". Its date moves every year with Easter, so check the calendar when planning spring deadlines.
The last day of Holy Week, between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, when Christians prepare for Easter. It commemorates the time Jesus lay in the tomb. Catholic, Lutheran and Anglican churches begin the Easter Vigil service on this day.
At work: Fine to mention with care: a quiet day before Easter. A day off in the places that list it; the card shows the official days off.
International Workers' Day, on 1 May, honours workers and the labour movement. The date was chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike in the United States that culminated in the Haymarket affair, and the day was adopted in support of a "great international demonstration" for the eight-hour day.
At work: Fine to mention the day off. In some countries it has a political side, so keep it about the break.
21 May, the Day of the Naval Glories, commemorates the Battle of Iquique.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
Día Nacional de los Pueblos Indígenas is observed on each winter solstice, around 21 June in Chile.
At work: Very welcome to mention. A day off.
The feast of the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul, on 29 June, which honours their martyrdom in Rome.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off.
Established as a holiday in 2007, when it replaced Corpus Christi. The Catholic Church's official name for the day is Solemnidad de la Virgen del Carmen, Reina y Patrona de Chile.
At work: Welcome to mention, especially among Catholics. A day off.
The Assumption of Mary is the Catholic dogma that Mary, at the end of her earthly life, was taken body and soul into heaven. It is celebrated on 15 August. The Eastern Churches have an equivalent belief, the Dormition.
At work: Fine to mention. A public holiday in many Catholic countries.
Marks 18 September 1810, when Chile's first national government junta was formed, the start of the independence process from Spain. It begins the "Fiestas Patrias": fondas (festival grounds) with folk music and dance, empanadas and barbecue, the cueca dance and kite flying.
At work: Very welcome to mention. A day off. 19 September, Army Day, is also a holiday.
19 September, the Day of the Glories of the Army, celebrates the achievements of the Chilean Army. It follows Independence Day on 18 September, so many people get a long break.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
12 October is the holiday once called Aniversario del Descubrimiento de América (Columbus Day). In 2000 its designation was changed to Día del Descubrimiento de Dos Mundos ("Discovery of Two Worlds' Day"), adapted from the slogan "Encuentro de dos mundos" ("The Meeting of Two Worlds"). The meaning of the day is debated.
At work: Be careful: the day's meaning is debated. A day off.
31 October, officially Día Nacional de las Iglesias Evangélicas y Protestantes (National Day of the Evangelical and Protestant Churches), was established as a holiday in 2008. It moves in relation to the day of the week.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
A Christian holy day celebrated in honour of all the saints of the Church, on 1 November in the Catholic Church. It is followed by All Souls' Day on 2 November. Where it is a public holiday, cemetery rituals such as offerings of flowers, candles and prayers for the graves of loved ones often take place. The Eastern Orthodox Church celebrates it on the first Sunday after Pentecost.
At work: Fine to mention, but it is a reflective day about remembering loved ones, not a festive one, so avoid "Happy All Saints' Day".
The Immaculate Conception is the doctrine that the Virgin Mary was free of original sin from the moment of her conception. It was defined as a dogma in 1854 by Pope Pius IX, and its feast day is 8 December. It is about Mary's conception, not the birth of Jesus.
At work: Fine to mention. A public holiday in many Catholic countries.
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.
At work: Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, "Happy holidays" is a safe choice.
An extra holiday around Chile's Fiestas Patrias (18 and 19 September): 17 September is added when it falls on a Monday or Friday, and 20 September when it falls on a Friday.
At work: Fine to mention. The whole week is slow. Check which days are off in the year.
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