Chile holiday calendar
Public holidays in Chile 2026
Calendar compilation last reviewed
Plan the year with every Chile public holiday, regional date and major cultural observance in our calendar. Each entry links to a detailed guide covering its history, status, traditions and sources.
- Public holidays
- 18
- Regional dates
- 0
- Observances
- 1
- Substitute dates
- 0
How public holidays work in Chile
The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Chile calendar. Regional holidays may apply only in a particular state, province, territory or community, while an observance does not automatically mean that workplaces, schools or public services close.
No separate substitute dates are currently listed for 2026. Weekend and time-off rules can still vary by employer, region and holiday, so consult the linked guide and primary source before making arrangements. May is the busiest month, with 3 listed dates.
Chile holiday dates in 2026
The table lists 19 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Observed day |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's DayChile’s January 1 national public holiday, opening the calendar year with family gatherings, summer travel and midnight celebrations. | Public holiday | — | |
| Good FridayA national public holiday at the solemn centre of Christian Holy Week in Chile. | Public holiday | — | |
| Holy SaturdayThe Saturday of Holy Week, observed in Chile as a legal public holiday before Easter Sunday. | Public holiday | — | |
| Labour DayA May 1 national public holiday recognising workers, labour rights and the continuing importance of work in Chilean public life. | Public holiday | — | |
| Navy DayA May 21 national public holiday commemorating Chile’s naval history and the 1879 Battle of Iquique. | Public holiday | — | |
| Day of the PatrimoniesA major late-May cultural observance when museums, archives, historic sites and community organisations open programmes across Chile. | Cultural observance | — | |
| Indigenous Peoples' DayA Chilean public holiday linked to the winter solstice, recognising Indigenous peoples, cultures and living traditions. | Public holiday | — | |
| Saints Peter and PaulA movable Chilean public holiday honouring Saints Peter and Paul, with special resonance in coastal and fishing communities. | Public holiday | — | |
| Our Lady of Mount CarmelA July 16 national public holiday honouring Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Chile’s patron saint. | Public holiday | — | |
| Assumption DayAn August 15 national public holiday marking the Catholic Feast of the Assumption of Mary. | Public holiday | — | |
| Independence DayThe first day of Chile’s Fiestas Patrias, commemorating the 1810 First National Government Junta. | Public holiday | — | |
| Army DayA September 19 national public holiday and the second day of Chile’s Fiestas Patrias. | Public holiday | — | |
| Meeting of Two WorldsA movable October public holiday formerly called Columbus Day, now officially named the Day of the Meeting of Two Worlds. | Public holiday | — | |
| Reformation DayAn October 31 public holiday recognising the historical and contemporary presence of Evangelical and Protestant churches in Chile. | Public holiday | — | |
| All Saints' DayA November 1 national public holiday for remembering saints, relatives and people who have died. | Public holiday | — | |
| Immaculate ConceptionA December 8 national public holiday marking the Catholic Feast of the Immaculate Conception. | Public holiday | — | |
| Christmas DayA December 25 national public holiday celebrated in Chile’s summer with worship, gifts and family gatherings. | Public holiday | — | |
| Date varies | Fiestas Patrias ExtensionA conditional September 17 or September 20 public holiday that extends Chile’s Fiestas Patrias in calendar configurations defined by law. | Public holiday | — |
| Date varies | January 2 HolidayA conditional Chilean public holiday on Monday January 2 whenever New Year’s Day falls on Sunday. | Public holiday | — |
Sources for Chile holidays
Calendar dates and classifications are checked against the primary calendar sources below. Historical and cultural claims have additional citations on each individual holiday guide.