Chile Public Holidays
Chile has 16 national public holidays in 2026, observed across the whole country. Over the years covered here the calendar draws on 17 recurring holidays. 14 sit on the same calendar date every year, while 3 move (Linked to Easter and Equinox or solstice). On top of that, 1 further public holiday is observed in some regions only.
Which public holidays does Chile have?
Every recurring national public holiday, how its date is decided, and the date it lands on in 2025, 2026 and 2027. Dates are computed from the rule, so Easter-linked and moon-linked holidays are correct for each individual year.
| Holiday | How the date is set | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's DayAño Nuevo | Same date every year | |||
| Good FridayViernes Santo | Linked to Easter | |||
| Easter SundayPascua | Linked to Easter | |||
| Labour DayDÃa del Trabajador | Same date every year | |||
| Navy DayDÃa de las Glorias Navales | Same date every year | |||
| Indigenous People's DayDÃa de los Pueblos IndÃgenas | Equinox or solstice | |||
| Saints Peter and PaulSan Pedro y San Pablo | Fixed date, can shift | |||
| Our Lady of Mount CarmelVirgen del Carmen | Same date every year | |||
| AssumptionAsunción | Same date every year | |||
| National holiday (day 1)Feriado Adicional Fiestas Patrias | Same date every year | not observed | not observed | |
| National holiday (day 2)Fiestas Patrias | Same date every year | |||
| Army DayDÃa de las Glorias del Ejército | Same date every year | |||
| Columbus DayEncuentro de Dos Mundos | Fixed date, can shift | |||
| Reformation DayDÃa Nacional de las Iglesias Evangélicas y Protestantes | Fixed date, can shift | |||
| All Saints' DayTodos los Santos | Same date every year | |||
| Immaculate ConceptionLa inmaculada concepción | Same date every year | |||
| Christmas DayNavidad | Same date every year |
Which Chilean holidays are national and which are regional?
The table above is the national calendar. Separately, this dataset tracks 4 regions of Chile, and 1 further public holiday is observed in some of them but not nationwide in 2026. If you are planning around a specific place, add the relevant rows below to the national list.
| Regional holiday | Date in 2026 | Observed in |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Arica | Arica y Parinacota |
Regional coverage is only as complete as the underlying open dataset, so treat this as a strong indication rather than a legal source. Confirm with the relevant local or regional authority in Chile before you rely on a single date.
Which holidays move each year, and why?
3 of the 17 recurring holidays land on a different date each year. Here is the rule behind each group.
Same date every year (11)
The holiday is tied to one calendar date, so it lands on a different weekday each year but never changes date. In Chile this covers New Year's Day, Labour Day, Navy Day, Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Assumption, plus 6 more.
Fixed date, can shift (3)
The holiday has a fixed calendar date, but an observance rule can move the day off when it falls on a weekend or next to another holiday. In Chile this covers Saints Peter and Paul, Columbus Day and Reformation Day.
Linked to Easter (2)
The date is counted from Easter Sunday, which is the Sunday after the first ecclesiastical full moon falling on or after 21 March, so it swings between late March and late April. In Chile this covers Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Equinox or solstice (1)
The date is pinned to an astronomical event, so it can land on one of two or three neighbouring dates depending on the year. Some countries do not treat it as final until the national observatory publishes it. In Chile this covers Indigenous People's Day.
When is the next public holiday in Chile?
The next 5 holidays on the 2026 calendar.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Day | Monday | |
| Reformation Day | SaturdayWeekend | |
| All Saints' Day | SundayWeekend | |
| Immaculate Conception | Tuesday | |
| Christmas Day | Friday |
Chile public holiday calendars by year
Open a year for the full table with dates, weekdays and long-weekend counts.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Chile have?
Chile has 16 national public holidays in 2026 and 17 in 2027. The total can differ from year to year because holidays that fall on a weekend sometimes gain a substitute day, and because moon-based and Easter-based dates occasionally shift in or out of a calendar year.
Which Chilean public holidays fall on the same date every year?
14 of them: New Year's Day (January 1), Labour Day (May 1), Navy Day (May 21), Saints Peter and Paul (June 29), Our Lady of Mount Carmel (July 16) and Assumption (August 15), plus 8 more. These are pinned to a calendar date, so only the weekday changes from year to year.
Which public holidays in Chile change date each year?
Three do: Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Indigenous People's Day. The reasons are linked to easter and equinox or solstice, so the Gregorian date has to be recalculated for every year rather than copied forward.
Are there regional public holidays in Chile?
Yes. Besides the national list, one public holiday is observed in some regions only, for example Battle of Arica in Arica y Parinacota. The year calendars on this site show national holidays only, so add the relevant regional dates on top.
What happens when a public holiday in Chile falls on a weekend?
Chile applies a shift rule to three of its holidays, so a date landing on a Saturday or Sunday is observed on a nearby weekday instead. Saints Peter and Paul, Columbus Day and Reformation Day follow that pattern. We list a moved holiday once, on the day actually taken off, with its calendar date beside it, rather than counting the weekend date and its replacement as two separate holidays.
How to use this page
Public holidays shape the working year in Chile, closing many offices, banks and public services and shifting the rhythm of travel and shopping. If you are scheduling a delivery, a launch or a meeting with a Chilean team, the table at the top is the quickest check: it shows every recurring holiday side by side across 2025, 2026 and 2027, so you can see at a glance which dates are stable and which need looking up again next year. Where a holiday falls on a weekend and is taken on another day, it appears once, on the day off, with its calendar date beside it, so the totals here match the official ones rather than double counting.
For a single year with weekday counts and long weekends, open the year page for 2025, 2026 or 2027. To compare countries in one year, the 2026 worldwide overview lists every country we cover side by side. Dates come from the open date-holidays dataset and are recalculated per year from each holiday's rule. Always confirm official dates with a local authority before you commit to travel or contracts.