Chile Public Holidays 2026
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
Chile has 16 official public holidays (16 days off) in 2026 and 6 long weekends; the longest break is Easter Weekend (Apr 3 – 5, 3 days).
| Public holidays | 16 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 16 |
| Longest break | Easter Weekend · 3 days (Apr 3 – 5) |
| Long weekends | 6 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) (January 1, 2026), Good Friday (Viernes Santo) (April 3, 2026), Holy Saturday (Sábado Santo) (April 4, 2026), Labour Day (Día Nacional del Trabajo) (May 1, 2026), Navy Day (Día de las Glorias Navales) (May 21, 2026), National Indigenous Peoples Day (Día Nacional de los Pueblos Indígenas) (June 21, 2026), Saints Peter and Paul (San Pedro y San Pablo) (June 29, 2026), Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Virgen del Carmen) (July 16, 2026), Assumption of Mary (Asunción de la Virgen) (August 15, 2026), Independence Day (Fiestas Patrias) (September 18, 2026), Army Day (Día de las Glorias del Ejército) (September 19, 2026), Encounter of Two Worlds (Encuentro de Dos Mundos) (October 12, 2026), National Day of Evangelical and Protestant Churches (October 31, 2026), All Saints’ Day (Día de Todos los Santos) (November 1, 2026), Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) (December 8, 2026), Christmas Day (Navidad) (December 25, 2026)
National statutory holidays
16 days
Holidays falling on Friday
4 days (Apr 3, May 1, Sep 18, Dec 25)
Holidays on weekdays (Mon–Fri)
11 of 16 days
Lost to weekend (Saturday/Sunday)
5 days
Chile public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day (Año Nuevo)Thursday. Mandatory and non-waivable closure under Ley 19.973.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday (Viernes Santo)Friday. Christian Holy Week statutory holiday under Ley 2977.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 4, 2026 | Saturday | Holy Saturday (Sábado Santo)Saturday. Statutory holiday recognized under Ley 2977.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day (Día Nacional del Trabajo)Friday. Mandatory closure under Ley 19.973, creating a 3-day long weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 21, 2026 | Thursday | Navy Day (Día de las Glorias Navales)Thursday. Immovable civil holiday commemorating the 1879 naval battle of Iquique.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 21, 2026 | Sunday | National Indigenous Peoples Day (Día Nacional de los Pueblos Indígenas)Sunday. Astronomical winter solstice under Ley 21.357 lands on Sunday; no Monday bridge applies.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 29, 2026 | Monday | Saints Peter and Paul (San Pedro y San Pablo)Monday. Falls on Monday naturally in 2026, delivering an automatic 3-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| July 16, 2026 | Thursday | Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Virgen del Carmen)Thursday. Patroness of Chile under Ley 20.148.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Assumption of Mary (Asunción de la Virgen)Saturday. Immovable Catholic feast under Ley 2977; no weekday substitute is granted.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| September 18, 2026 | Friday | Independence Day (Fiestas Patrias)Friday. Mandatory retail closure under Ley 19.973, kicking off a 3-day national holiday block.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| September 19, 2026 | Saturday | Army Day (Día de las Glorias del Ejército)Saturday. Mandatory retail closure under Ley 19.973; celebration continues on the weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 12, 2026 | Monday | Encounter of Two Worlds (Encuentro de Dos Mundos)Monday. Falls on Monday in 2026, granting a 3-day long weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 31, 2026 | Saturday | National Day of Evangelical and Protestant ChurchesSaturday. Falling on Saturday, Ley 20.299 does not shift the holiday to a weekday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| November 1, 2026 | Sunday | All Saints’ Day (Día de Todos los Santos)Sunday. Christian solemnity; no substitute day under Chilean law.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 8, 2026 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción)Tuesday. Major Catholic feast day honoring the Virgin Mary.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day (Navidad)Friday. Mandatory retail closure under Ley 19.973, concluding the year with a 3-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
2026 Chile calendar
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Chile long weekends in 2026
Easter Weekend
3 daysApr 3 – 5
Good Friday on April 3 leads directly into the weekend.
Labour Day Weekend
3 daysMay 1 – 3
Labour Day lands on Friday, providing a 3-day national break.
Saints Peter and Paul Weekend
3 daysJun 27 – 29
Saints Peter and Paul falls on Monday 29 June, delivering a 3-day weekend.
Fiestas Patrias Holiday Block
3 daysSep 18 – 20
Independence Day on Friday 18 September joins Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 for a 3-day patriotic celebration.
Encounter of Two Worlds Weekend
3 daysOct 10 – 12
Encounter of Two Worlds on Monday 12 October generates a 3-day break.
Christmas Long Weekend
3 daysDec 25 – 27
Christmas Day falling on Friday creates a cozy 3-day holiday weekend to conclude 2026.
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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 2026?
The longest break in Chile is Easter Weekend (Apr 3 – 5, 3 days).
What are the official public holidays in Chile in 2026?
Chile has 16 official public holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) (January 1, 2026), Good Friday (Viernes Santo) (April 3, 2026), Holy Saturday (Sábado Santo) (April 4, 2026), Labour Day (Día Nacional del Trabajo) (May 1, 2026), Navy Day (Día de las Glorias Navales) (May 21, 2026), National Indigenous Peoples Day (Día Nacional de los Pueblos Indígenas) (June 21, 2026), Saints Peter and Paul (San Pedro y San Pablo) (June 29, 2026), Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Virgen del Carmen) (July 16, 2026), Assumption of Mary (Asunción de la Virgen) (August 15, 2026), Independence Day (Fiestas Patrias) (September 18, 2026), Army Day (Día de las Glorias del Ejército) (September 19, 2026), Encounter of Two Worlds (Encuentro de Dos Mundos) (October 12, 2026), National Day of Evangelical and Protestant Churches (October 31, 2026), All Saints’ Day (Día de Todos los Santos) (November 1, 2026), Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) (December 8, 2026), Christmas Day (Navidad) (December 25, 2026).
How many long weekends are there in Chile in 2026?
Chile enjoys six 3-day long weekends in 2026: Easter (3–5 Apr), Labour Day (1–3 May), Saints Peter and Paul (27–29 Jun), Fiestas Patrias (18–20 Sep), Encounter of Two Worlds (10–12 Oct), and Christmas (25–27 Dec).
Why is Fiestas Patrias celebrated on two separate days (18 and 19 September)?
18 September marks the First National Government Junta of 1810, commemorating Chile’s initial leap toward independence from Spain. 19 September is the Day of the Glories of the Army (Día de las Glorias del Ejército), honoring all soldiers who defended national sovereignty. Both are distinct statutory holidays and mandatory commerce closures.
Does Chile have any make-up workdays (días de compensación) on weekends?
No. Chile does not use administrative make-up workdays (such as the system used in China). Weekends remain non-working days for regular contracts, and no statutory holiday requires compensatory Saturday or Sunday shifts.
Are banks open on Chilean public holidays?
No. Under General Banking Law and Financial Market Commission (CMF) regulations, all commercial banking branches in Chile are closed to the public on national holidays, though online banking and ATMs operate normally.
What is the rule for movable Monday holidays under Ley 19.668?
Enacted in 2000, Ley 19.668 governs two holidays: Saints Peter and Paul (29 June) and Encounter of Two Worlds (12 October). If either falls on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, it is moved to Monday of that week. If it falls on Friday, it is moved to the following Monday. If it already lands on Monday or a weekend, it remains on its nominal calendar date.
