Public Holidays in Chile 2026
16 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Chile's public holidays mix civic anniversaries, Catholic feast days and dates linked to the country's Protestant and Indigenous communities. September's Fiestas Patrias period is the most important national holiday cluster.
Chile Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Holy Saturday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 21 | Thursday | Navy Day |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | National Day of Indigenous Peoples |
| Jun 29 | Monday | Saints Peter and Paul |
| Jul 16 | Thursday | Our Lady of Mount Carmel |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
| Sep 18 | Friday | Independence Day |
| Sep 19 | Saturday | Army Day |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Meeting of Two Worlds |
| Oct 31 | Saturday | Reformation Day |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
One-off election holidays or special Fiestas Patrias legislation are not included unless officially established for the year.
Fiestas Patrias 2026
Independence Day on 18 September and Army Day on 19 September form the core of Fiestas Patrias. In some years, special legislation can create additional holiday arrangements around this period.
Holiday Rules in Chile
Several Chilean holidays are fixed dates. Others, including Easter-related dates, move each year. Chile also distinguishes certain 'irrenunciable' holidays with stricter rules for much of the retail sector.
Chile Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Fiestas Patrias centers on 18 and 19 September.
- Good Friday and Holy Saturday are public holidays.
- Some holidays have special mandatory-closure rules for commerce.
- Election days can create additional one-off holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are Chile's Fiestas Patrias?
The main national holidays are 18 September and 19 September.
Is Holy Saturday a public holiday?
Yes. Chile lists both Good Friday and Holy Saturday.
Can Chile add extra holidays?
Yes. Election dates or special legislation can create additional one-off non-working days.
Does Chile use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most of Chile changes clocks seasonally, with regional exceptions.
Sources & methodology
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Official 2026 national and regional holiday calendar.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.