Chile Public Holidays 2025
Chile has 16 nationwide statutory holidays (feriados legales) in 2025 governed by Ley 2977 and subsequent statutes. Among these, five are mandatory and non-waivable closures (feriados obligatorios e irrenunciables) for retail and commerce workers under Ley 19.973: New Year’s Day, Labour Day, Independence Day (18 Sep), Army Day (19 Sep), and Christmas. In 2025, the centerpiece Fiestas Patrias falls on Thursday 18 September and Friday 19 September, seamlessly connecting with the weekend for a grand 4-day national celebration without needing extra bridge legislation.
At a glance
Chile has 16 official public holidays (16 days off) in 2025 and 6 long weekends; the longest break is Fiestas Patrias Holiday Block (Sep 18 – 21, 4 days).
| Public holidays | 16 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 16 |
| Longest break | Fiestas Patrias Holiday Block · 4 days (Sep 18 – 21) |
| Long weekends | 6 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) (January 1, 2025), Good Friday (Viernes Santo) (April 18, 2025), Holy Saturday (Sábado Santo) (April 19, 2025), Labour Day (Día Nacional del Trabajo) (May 1, 2025), Navy Day (Día de las Glorias Navales) (May 21, 2025), National Indigenous Peoples Day (Día Nacional de los Pueblos Indígenas) (June 20, 2025), Saints Peter and Paul (San Pedro y San Pablo) (June 29, 2025), Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Virgen del Carmen) (July 16, 2025), Assumption of Mary (Asunción de la Virgen) (August 15, 2025), Independence Day (Fiestas Patrias) (September 18, 2025), Army Day (Día de las Glorias del Ejército) (September 19, 2025), Encounter of Two Worlds (Encuentro de Dos Mundos) (October 12, 2025), National Day of Evangelical and Protestant Churches (October 31, 2025), All Saints’ Day (Día de Todos los Santos) (November 1, 2025), Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) (December 8, 2025), Christmas Day (Navidad) (December 25, 2025)
National statutory holidays
16 days
Mandatory commerce closures
5 days (Ley 19.973)
Holidays on weekdays (Mon–Fri)
12 of 16 days
Longest automatic break
4 days, Sep 18–21 (Fiestas Patrias)
Chile public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's Day (Año Nuevo)Wednesday. Mandatory and non-waivable closure under Ley 19.973.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 18, 2025 | Friday | Good Friday (Viernes Santo)Friday. Part of Holy Week Christian observance under Ley 2977.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 19, 2025 | Saturday | Holy Saturday (Sábado Santo)Saturday. Recognized as a statutory civil holiday under Ley 2977.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2025 | Thursday | Labour Day (Día Nacional del Trabajo)Thursday. Mandatory and non-waivable closure under Ley 19.973.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 21, 2025 | Wednesday | Navy Day (Día de las Glorias Navales)Wednesday. Commemorates the Battle of Iquique (1879). Immovable.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 20, 2025 | Friday | National Indigenous Peoples Day (Día Nacional de los Pueblos Indígenas)Friday. Astronomical southern winter solstice under Ley 21.357.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 29, 2025 | Sunday | Saints Peter and Paul (San Pedro y San Pablo)Sunday. Nominal calendar date lands on Sunday, so no Ley 19.668 shift applies.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| July 16, 2025 | Wednesday | Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Virgen del Carmen)Wednesday. Patroness of Chile under Ley 20.148. Immovable.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2025 | Friday | Assumption of Mary (Asunción de la Virgen)Friday. Christian religious holiday creating a natural 3-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| September 18, 2025 | Thursday | Independence Day (Fiestas Patrias)Thursday. Mandatory and non-waivable closure under Ley 19.973.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| September 19, 2025 | Friday | Army Day (Día de las Glorias del Ejército)Friday. Mandatory and non-waivable closure under Ley 19.973/20.629.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 12, 2025 | Sunday | Encounter of Two Worlds (Encuentro de Dos Mundos)Sunday. Nominal date falls on Sunday, so no Ley 19.668 shift applies.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 31, 2025 | Friday | National Day of Evangelical and Protestant ChurchesFriday. Falling on a Friday, no shift applies under Ley 20.299.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| November 1, 2025 | Saturday | All Saints’ Day (Día de Todos los Santos)Saturday. Traditional Christian observance under Ley 2977.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 8, 2025 | Monday | Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción)Monday. Creates a 3-day long weekend ahead of the year-end season.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Christmas Day (Navidad)Thursday. Mandatory and non-waivable closure under Ley 19.973.Public holiday | Public holiday |
2025 Chile calendar
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Chile long weekends in 2025
Holy Week (Easter)
3 daysApr 18 – 20
Good Friday connects with Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday for 3 days.
Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend
3 daysJun 20 – 22
The winter solstice holiday falls on Friday, offering a 3-day break.
Assumption Weekend
3 daysAug 15 – 17
Assumption of Mary on Friday links directly with the weekend.
Fiestas Patrias Holiday Block
4 daysSep 18 – 21
Independence Day (Thu) and Army Day (Fri) join the weekend for a 4-day nationwide celebration.
Reformation Day Weekend
3 daysOct 31 – Nov 2
Evangelical Churches Day on Friday combines with All Saints’ Day (Sat) and Sunday.
Immaculate Conception Weekend
3 daysDec 6 – 8
The holiday on Monday 8 December creates an automatic 3-day weekend.
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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
What is the longest holiday break in Chile in 2025?
The longest break in Chile is Fiestas Patrias Holiday Block (Sep 18 – 21, 4 days).
What are the official public holidays in Chile in 2025?
Chile has 16 official public holidays in 2025: New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) (January 1, 2025), Good Friday (Viernes Santo) (April 18, 2025), Holy Saturday (Sábado Santo) (April 19, 2025), Labour Day (Día Nacional del Trabajo) (May 1, 2025), Navy Day (Día de las Glorias Navales) (May 21, 2025), National Indigenous Peoples Day (Día Nacional de los Pueblos Indígenas) (June 20, 2025), Saints Peter and Paul (San Pedro y San Pablo) (June 29, 2025), Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Virgen del Carmen) (July 16, 2025), Assumption of Mary (Asunción de la Virgen) (August 15, 2025), Independence Day (Fiestas Patrias) (September 18, 2025), Army Day (Día de las Glorias del Ejército) (September 19, 2025), Encounter of Two Worlds (Encuentro de Dos Mundos) (October 12, 2025), National Day of Evangelical and Protestant Churches (October 31, 2025), All Saints’ Day (Día de Todos los Santos) (November 1, 2025), Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) (December 8, 2025), Christmas Day (Navidad) (December 25, 2025).
What are the feriados irrenunciables in Chile?
Under Ley 19.973, five national holidays are strictly mandatory non-working days for retail workers: 1 January (New Year), 1 May (Labour Day), 18 September (Independence), 19 September (Army Day), and 25 December (Christmas). Large shopping malls and retail chains must stay closed, with exemptions only for essential services such as emergency pharmacies, gas stations, restaurants, and family-run corner shops.
How long is the Fiestas Patrias celebration in 2025?
In 2025, Fiestas Patrias spans 4 consecutive days: Thursday 18 September and Friday 19 September connect straight into Saturday and Sunday. Both 18 and 19 September are mandatory commerce closures.
Do Chilean public holidays move to Monday if they fall on a weekend?
No general substitute day rule exists. Most statutory holidays stay strictly on their fixed calendar date. Only specific dates are shifted under targeted laws: San Pedro y San Pablo (29 Jun) and Encounter of Two Worlds (12 Oct) shift to Monday when landing on Tue–Thu under Ley 19.668. In addition, Ley 20.983 grants Monday 2 January if 1 January is a Sunday, or Friday 17 September if 18 and 19 September fall on Saturday and Sunday.
How is the National Indigenous Peoples Day date determined?
Enacted by Ley 21.357 in 2021, the holiday is held precisely on the day of the astronomical southern winter solstice in Chile continental time (UTC−4), honoring the ancestral new year (We Tripantu / Inti Raymi) of Mapuche, Aymara, and other native nations.
What happens if you work on a feriado irrenunciable in Chile?
Employers who unlawfully summon retail workers to work on any of the five feriados irrenunciables face heavy fines levied by the Dirección del Trabajo, ranging from 5 to 60 UTM per infringed worker depending on company size, and businesses are subject to immediate closure orders.
