Año Nuevo
1 Jan 2021New Year’s Day in Chile is a calm family holiday after midnight celebrations and fireworks. Many people rest at home or enjoy a quiet summer day by the coast.
Total Public Holidays
17
Weekends Off
104
Working Days: 251
Your Annual Leave
Total Vacation Days
134
Friday
New Year's Day
NationwideTake Jan 4 off
Friday
Good Friday
NationwideTake Apr 1 off
Saturday
Holy Saturday
NationwideTake Apr 1 off
Saturday
Labour Day
NationwideTake Apr 30 off
Friday
Take May 20, May 24 off
Monday
Battle of Arica
RegionalTake Jun 8 off
Monday
National Day of Indigenous Peoples
NationwideTake Jun 22 off
Monday
Saint Peter and Saint Paul
NationwideTake Jun 29 off
Friday
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
NationwideTake Jul 15, Jul 19 off
Sunday
Assumption of Mary
NationwideTake Aug 16 off
Saturday
National holiday
NationwideTake Sep 17, Sep 20 off
Sunday
Army Day
NationwideTake Sep 17, Sep 20 off
Monday
Columbus Day
NationwideTake Oct 12 off
Sunday
Reformation Day
NationwideTake Oct 29, Nov 2 off
Monday
All Saints Day
NationwideTake Oct 29, Nov 2 off
Wednesday
Immaculate Conception
NationwideSaturday
Christmas Day
NationwideTake Dec 24 off
New Year’s Day in Chile is a calm family holiday after midnight celebrations and fireworks. Many people rest at home or enjoy a quiet summer day by the coast.
Good Friday is observed with church services and a reflective mood. Seafood meals are common, and many families keep traditions of quiet time.
Holy Saturday is a solemn day leading into Easter Sunday. It is generally quiet, with families preparing for Easter celebrations.
Labour Day is a nationwide holiday marked by family gatherings, outings, and public events that honor workers and labor history.
Navy Day commemorates the naval battles of Iquique and Punta Gruesa. Ceremonies and parades highlight Chile’s maritime heritage, especially in coastal cities like ValparaÃso.
This is a public holiday in Chile.
The National Day of Indigenous Peoples honors Chile’s native cultures and traditions. Cultural events, exhibitions, and community celebrations take place across the country.
Saint Peter and Saint Paul is a Catholic feast day. Fishing communities often hold religious processions and blessings of the sea.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel is Chile’s patroness. The day is marked by Masses and religious ceremonies, reflecting strong Catholic traditions.
Assumption Day is a major Catholic holiday with church services and family gatherings, often coinciding with winter school breaks.
Independence Day is the centerpiece of Chile’s Fiestas Patrias. Expect cueca dancing, rodeos, asados, and festive ramadas throughout the country.
Army Day honors Chile’s armed forces. Military parades and official ceremonies, including the Great Military Parade in Santiago, are the day’s highlights.
The Meeting of Two Worlds commemorates the encounter between Indigenous peoples and Europeans. It is a day of reflection on cultural identity and history.
Reformation Day recognizes Chile’s evangelical churches. Religious services and community gatherings are held nationwide.
All Saints’ Day is a time for families to visit cemeteries and remember loved ones. The mood is quiet and reflective.
The Immaculate Conception is a major Catholic feast with Masses and family traditions. It also signals the start of the Christmas season.
Christmas Day in Chile is celebrated in summer with family meals, beach outings, and festive gatherings following Christmas Eve celebrations.