Chile Public Holidays 2026
Chile observes 16 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2026 at a glance
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Holy Saturday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 21 | Thursday | Navy Day | Public |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | Indigenous People's Day | Public |
| Jun 29 | Monday | Saints Peter and Paul | Public |
| Jul 16 | Thursday | Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption | Public |
| Sep 18 | Friday | National holiday | Public |
| Sep 19 | Saturday | Army Day | Public |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Columbus Day | Public |
| Oct 31 | Saturday | Reformation Day | Public |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Bank |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 19, 2026
About public holidays in Chile
Public holidays in Chile are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Chile have in 2026?
- Chile has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Chile?
- The next public holiday in Chile is Assumption on August 15, 2026.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Chile?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Chile close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.