Chile Public Holidays 2027
Chile observes 17 statutory public holidays in 2027. The defining highlight is the automatic application of Ley 20.983: because Independence Day (18 Sep) and Army Day (19 Sep) land on Saturday and Sunday, Friday 17 September is declared an official public holiday, preserving a 3-day nationwide Fiestas Patrias long weekend. Additionally, under Ley 19.668, Saints Peter and Paul (nominal 29 Jun, Tuesday) moves to Monday 28 June, and Encounter of Two Worlds (nominal 12 Oct, Tuesday) moves to Monday 11 October.
At a glance
Chile has 17 official public holidays (17 days off) in 2027 and 9 long weekends; the longest break is New Year Long Weekend (Jan 1 – 3, 3 days).
| Public holidays | 17 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 17 |
| Longest break | New Year Long Weekend · 3 days (Jan 1 – 3) |
| Long weekends | 9 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) (January 1, 2027), Good Friday (Viernes Santo) (March 26, 2027), Holy Saturday (Sábado Santo) (March 27, 2027), Labour Day (Día Nacional del Trabajo) (May 1, 2027), Navy Day (Día de las Glorias Navales) (May 21, 2027), National Indigenous Peoples Day (Día Nacional de los Pueblos Indígenas) (June 21, 2027), Saints Peter and Paul (San Pedro y San Pablo) (June 28, 2027), Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Virgen del Carmen) (July 16, 2027), Assumption of Mary (Asunción de la Virgen) (August 15, 2027), Fiestas Patrias Additional Holiday (Ley 20.983) (September 17, 2027), Independence Day (Fiestas Patrias) (September 18, 2027), Army Day (Día de las Glorias del Ejército) (September 19, 2027), Encounter of Two Worlds (Encuentro de Dos Mundos) (October 11, 2027), National Day of Evangelical and Protestant Churches (October 31, 2027), All Saints’ Day (Día de Todos los Santos) (November 1, 2027), Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) (December 8, 2027), Christmas Day (Navidad) (December 25, 2027)
National statutory holidays
17 days (includes Sep 17 bridge)
Special bridge holiday
Fri 17 Sep (Ley 20.983)
Holidays on Monday
4 days (Jun 21, Jun 28, Oct 11, Nov 1)
Holidays on Friday
4 days (Jan 1, Mar 26, May 21, Sep 17)
Chile public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day (Año Nuevo)Friday. Mandatory retail closure under Ley 19.973, opening 2027 with a 3-day long weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday (Viernes Santo)Friday. Christian Holy Week statutory holiday under Ley 2977.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 27, 2027 | Saturday | Holy Saturday (Sábado Santo)Saturday. Statutory public holiday recognized under Ley 2977.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Labour Day (Día Nacional del Trabajo)Saturday. Mandatory closure under Ley 19.973; no substitute weekday applies.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 21, 2027 | Friday | Navy Day (Día de las Glorias Navales)Friday. Commemorating the 1879 Battle of Iquique, creating a 3-day long weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 21, 2027 | Monday | National Indigenous Peoples Day (Día Nacional de los Pueblos Indígenas)Monday. Astronomical southern winter solstice under Ley 21.357 lands on Monday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 28, 2027 | Monday | Saints Peter and Paul (San Pedro y San Pablo)Monday. Nominal date is Tuesday 29 June, moved to Monday 28 June under Ley 19.668.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| July 16, 2027 | Friday | Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Virgen del Carmen)Friday. Patroness of Chile under Ley 20.148, delivering a mid-winter 3-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2027 | Sunday | Assumption of Mary (Asunción de la Virgen)Sunday. Immovable religious holiday; no substitute day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| September 17, 2027 | Friday | Fiestas Patrias Additional Holiday (Ley 20.983)Friday. Declared an official public holiday under Ley 20.983 because 18 and 19 September fall on Saturday and Sunday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| September 18, 2027 | Saturday | Independence Day (Fiestas Patrias)Saturday. Mandatory and non-waivable closure under Ley 19.973.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| September 19, 2027 | Sunday | Army Day (Día de las Glorias del Ejército)Sunday. Mandatory and non-waivable closure under Ley 19.973/20.629.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 11, 2027 | Monday | Encounter of Two Worlds (Encuentro de Dos Mundos)Monday. Nominal date is Tuesday 12 October, shifted to Monday 11 October under Ley 19.668.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 31, 2027 | Sunday | National Day of Evangelical and Protestant ChurchesSunday. Nominal Sunday landing; no weekday shift under Ley 20.299.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| November 1, 2027 | Monday | All Saints’ Day (Día de Todos los Santos)Monday. Traditional Catholic solemnity on Monday, delivering a 3-day long weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 8, 2027 | Wednesday | Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción)Wednesday. Mid-week public holiday honoring the Virgin Mary.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day (Navidad)Saturday. Mandatory retail closure under Ley 19.973; no weekday substitute is provided.Public holiday | Public holiday |
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Chile long weekends in 2027
New Year Long Weekend
3 daysJan 1 – 3
New Year’s Day falling on Friday generates an immediate 3-day opening weekend for 2027.
Easter Holy Week
3 daysMar 26 – 28
Good Friday on March 26 connects into Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday.
Navy Day Weekend
3 daysMay 21 – 23
Navy Day on Friday 21 May creates an automatic 3-day weekend.
Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend
3 daysJun 19 – 21
The winter solstice holiday on Monday 21 June delivers a 3-day long weekend.
Saints Peter and Paul Weekend
3 daysJun 26 – 28
Moved to Monday 28 June under Ley 19.668, forming a second consecutive June long weekend.
Virgen del Carmen Weekend
3 daysJul 16 – 18
Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Friday 16 July provides a 3-day break.
Fiestas Patrias Holiday Block (Ley 20.983)
3 daysSep 17 – 19
Ley 20.983 declares Friday 17 September a holiday because 18–19 September fall on Saturday and Sunday, protecting the 3-day national break.
Encounter of Two Worlds Weekend
3 daysOct 9 – 11
Shifted to Monday 11 October under Ley 19.668, creating a 3-day break.
All Saints Weekend
3 daysOct 30 – Nov 1
All Saints’ Day lands on Monday 1 November, forming a 3-day weekend.
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Official sources & data
- Ley 20.983: Declara feriado el viernes 17 de septiembreVisit sourceDiario Oficial de la República de Chile
- Ley 19.668: Traslada feriados a días lunesVisit sourceBiblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile (BCN)
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest holiday break in Chile in 2027?
The longest break in Chile is New Year Long Weekend (Jan 1 – 3, 3 days).
What are the official public holidays in Chile in 2027?
Chile has 17 official public holidays in 2027: New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) (January 1, 2027), Good Friday (Viernes Santo) (March 26, 2027), Holy Saturday (Sábado Santo) (March 27, 2027), Labour Day (Día Nacional del Trabajo) (May 1, 2027), Navy Day (Día de las Glorias Navales) (May 21, 2027), National Indigenous Peoples Day (Día Nacional de los Pueblos Indígenas) (June 21, 2027), Saints Peter and Paul (San Pedro y San Pablo) (June 28, 2027), Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Virgen del Carmen) (July 16, 2027), Assumption of Mary (Asunción de la Virgen) (August 15, 2027), Fiestas Patrias Additional Holiday (Ley 20.983) (September 17, 2027), Independence Day (Fiestas Patrias) (September 18, 2027), Army Day (Día de las Glorias del Ejército) (September 19, 2027), Encounter of Two Worlds (Encuentro de Dos Mundos) (October 11, 2027), National Day of Evangelical and Protestant Churches (October 31, 2027), All Saints’ Day (Día de Todos los Santos) (November 1, 2027), Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) (December 8, 2027), Christmas Day (Navidad) (December 25, 2027).
Why is Friday 17 September 2027 a public holiday in Chile?
Under Ley 20.983 enacted in 2016, whenever 18 and 19 September fall on Saturday and Sunday, Friday 17 September is automatically declared a national legal holiday. This prevents the loss of Chile’s most cherished holiday window.
Is 17 September 2027 a mandatory commerce closure (feriado irrenunciable)?
No. While 17 September 2027 is a full civil public holiday for all sectors, it is not an irrenunciable holiday under Ley 19.973. Only Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 September maintain mandatory non-waivable closure status for retail malls and shopping complexes.
How many long weekends are observed in Chile in 2027?
Chile features nine 3-day long weekends in 2027, thanks to Monday holiday shifts (Ley 19.668) and four holidays landing naturally on Friday, including New Year, Easter, Navy Day, and Fiestas Patrias.
Why did Saints Peter and Paul move to 28 June in 2027?
The liturgical feast day is 29 June, which lands on a Tuesday in 2027. Under Ley 19.668, when this festival falls on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, the holiday is observed on the Monday immediately preceding it (28 June).
Is public transport operational in Santiago on Fiestas Patrias?
Yes. Santiago Metro and Red Movilidad buses run on special holiday schedules with extended late-night hours serving popular celebration venues (fondas and ramadas) in Parque O’Higgins and surrounding communes.
