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1 Jan 2035New 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.
Monday
Take Jan 2nd off
Total Public Holidays
16
Weekends Off
104
Working Days: 249
Your Annual Leave
Total Vacation Days
136
Monday
New Year's Day
NationwideTake Jan 2 off
Friday
Good Friday
NationwideTake Mar 22 off
Saturday
Holy Saturday
NationwideTake Mar 22 off
Tuesday
Labour Day
NationwideTake Apr 30, May 2, May 3, May 4 off
Monday
Take May 22 off
Thursday
Battle of Arica
RegionalTake Jun 8 off
Saturday
Saint Peter and Saint Paul
NationwideTake Jun 29 off
Monday
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
NationwideTake Jul 17 off
Wednesday
Assumption of Mary
NationwideTake Aug 13, Aug 14, Aug 16 off
Tuesday
National holiday
NationwideTake Sep 17, Sep 20, Sep 21 off
Wednesday
Army Day
NationwideTake Sep 17, Sep 20, Sep 21 off
Saturday
Columbus Day
NationwideTake Oct 12 off
Thursday
All Saints Day
NationwideTake Oct 31 off
Friday
Reformation Day
NationwideTake Oct 31 off
Saturday
Immaculate Conception
NationwideTuesday
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.
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.
All Saints’ Day is a time for families to visit cemeteries and remember loved ones. The mood is quiet and reflective.
Reformation Day recognizes Chile’s evangelical churches. Religious services and community gatherings are held nationwide.
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.