Chile Public Holidays (2025–2028)
Chile observes 16 statutory public holidays in 2026. The calendar is remarkably favorable for long weekends: five holidays fall on a Friday (Good Friday 3 Apr, Labour Day 1 May, Independence Day 18 Sep, and Christmas 25 Dec), while Saints Peter and Paul (29 Jun) and Encounter of Two Worlds (12 Oct) land naturally on Mondays without requiring the shift under Ley 19.668. Fiestas Patrias in 2026 is celebrated on Friday 18 September and Saturday 19 September, creating a 3-day holiday stretch with mandatory retail closures.
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 20276 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar9 long weekends scheduled
Explore scheduleNational Congress of Chile statutes (Ley 2977 & amendments)
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Chile.
Chile Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Chile.
Weekend In-Lieu Observance & Substitute Days
When national public holidays coincide with weekend days (Saturday or Sunday), statutory rollover rules or presidential/ministerial decrees typically designate the subsequent Monday as an official paid day off.
Statutory Annual Leave & Bridge Days (Ponts) Culture
Employees enjoy statutory annual leave entitlements under domestic labour law. Workers frequently combine public holidays with personal annual leave to produce extended bridge breaks.
Chile Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2028)
iCal (ICS) · CSV · PDFChile Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for Chile (2026 & 2027) for payroll and contracts.
Long Weekends & Leave Planner
Discover all natural 3- and 4-day weekends, plus interactive bridge day strategies turning 1–2 days of annual leave into 5–9 days off.
Today's Public Holiday Status
Live local-timezone detector answering "Is today a public holiday in Chile?" with next upcoming closures.
Other Public Holiday Calendars in South America
Official sources & data
- Ley 2977: Fija los días feriados (Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile)Visit sourceBiblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile (BCN)
- Feriados Legales e Irrenunciables (Dirección del Trabajo)Visit sourceDirección del Trabajo, Gobierno de Chile
Frequently Asked Questions About Chile Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in Chile each year?
Chile gazettes official public holidays annually through official government notices. The exact number of observed days is detailed in our official multi-year calendar above.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Chile?
Depending on official decrees, holidays falling on a weekend are commonly transferred to the following Monday to ensure workers receive their statutory paid entitlement.
Where can I download the official Chile holiday calendar?
You can download free official calendar files directly on this page above in iCalendar (ICS for Apple/Google/Outlook), CSV spreadsheet, and printable PDF formats.
Are public holiday dates in Chile officially confirmed?
Our records strictly track official government gazettes. Current year calendars are confirmed; upcoming provisional years are actively verified against astronomy or legislative circulars and flagged accordingly.
How can I calculate working days and business schedules in Chile?
Visit our dedicated Working Days tool linked below, providing precise annual and monthly counts of business days, weekends, and statutory holidays for payroll and project planning.