Chile Bank Holidays are essential for anyone planning travel, work, or business in this vibrant South American nation. Did you know Chile observes 16 official public holidays most years? This complete Chile holiday calendar gives you the official public holiday dates Chile relies on for banking, schools, and government closures.
Whether you’re looking for public holidays in Chile or specific national holidays in Chile, you’ve come to the right place. From New Year’s Day, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday to Navy Day, Corpus Christi, Assumption Day, All Saints’ Day, and Christmas Day — plus seasonal markers like Maundy Thursday, Easter Sunday, the September Equinox, March Equinox, June Solstice, and December Solstice — we cover every Chilean holiday.
Public Holidays in Chile: Upcoming Dates
Below is the complete list of Chile Bank Holidays for 2026, 2027, and 2028. These dates apply to banks, government offices, and most private businesses.
Chile Bank Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 2 Apr | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| 3 Apr | Friday | Good Friday |
| 4 Apr | Saturday | Holy Saturday |
| 1 May | Friday | Labour Day |
| 21 May | Thursday | Navy Day |
| 21 Jun | Sunday | National Day of Indigenous Peoples |
| 29 Jun | Monday | Feast of St Peter and St Paul |
| 16 Jul | Thursday | Our Lady of Mount Carmel |
| 15 Aug | Saturday | Assumption Day (Assumption of Mary) |
| 18 Sep | Friday | Independence Day |
| 19 Sep | Saturday | Army Day |
| 12 Oct | Monday | Meeting of Two Worlds |
| 31 Oct | Saturday | Reformation Day |
| 1 Nov | Sunday | All Saints’ Day |
| 8 Dec | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception Day |
| 25 Dec | Friday | Christmas Day |
Chile Bank Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| 26 Mar | Friday | Good Friday |
| 27 Mar | Saturday | Holy Saturday |
| 1 May | Saturday | Labour Day |
| 21 May | Friday | Navy Day |
| 21 Jun | Monday | National Day of Indigenous Peoples |
| 28 Jun | Monday | Feast of St Peter and St Paul |
| 16 Jul | Friday | Our Lady of Mount Carmel |
| 15 Aug | Sunday | Assumption Day |
| 18 Sep | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 19 Sep | Sunday | Army Day |
| 11 Oct | Monday | Meeting of Two Worlds |
| 31 Oct | Sunday | Reformation Day |
| 1 Nov | Monday | All Saints’ Day |
| 8 Dec | Wednesday | Immaculate Conception |
| 25 Dec | Saturday | Christmas Day |
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Chile Bank Holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Saturday | New Year’s Day |
| 14 Apr | Friday | Good Friday |
| 15 Apr | Saturday | Holy Saturday |
| 1 May | Monday | Labour Day |
| 21 May | Sunday | Navy Day |
| 20 Jun | Tuesday | National Day of Indigenous Peoples |
| 26 Jun | Monday | Feast of St Peter and St Paul |
| 16 Jul | Sunday | Our Lady of Mount Carmel |
| 15 Aug | Tuesday | Assumption Day |
| 18 Sep | Monday | Independence Day |
| 19 Sep | Tuesday | Army Day |
| 9 Oct | Monday | Meeting of Two Worlds |
| 31 Oct | Tuesday | Reformation Day |
| 1 Nov | Wednesday | All Saints’ Day |
| 8 Dec | Friday | Immaculate Conception |
| 25 Dec | Monday | Christmas Day |
Seasonal & Astronomical Observances in Chile
| Observance | Date in 2026 | Date in 2027 | Date in 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March Equinox | 20 Mar (Fri) | 20 Mar (Sat) | 19 Mar (Sun) |
| June Solstice | 21 Jun (Sun) | 21 Jun (Mon) | 20 Jun (Tue) |
| September Equinox | 22 Sep (Tue) | 22 Sep (Wed) | 21 Sep (Thu) |
| December Solstice | 21 Dec (Mon) | 21 Dec (Tue) | 20 Dec (Wed) |
How Are Chilean Public Holidays Determined?
Unlike many countries, Chilean presidential decree holidays are the only legal way to establish or move a public holiday. Here’s how it works:
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Presidential Decree 2977 (1915) originally set most fixed-date holidays.
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Any new holiday (e.g., the National Day of Indigenous Peoples, added in 2021) requires a new decree.
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The president can declare additional one-off holidays (e.g., for papal visits or national emergencies).
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Banks and government offices must close on all national holidays listed in the current decree.
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Employers may choose to observe religious holidays like Corpus Christi or Easter Sunday but are not legally required to give time off unless it’s a national holiday.
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FAQs
Q1. Are all public holidays in Chile bank holidays?
Yes — every national holiday on the official list is also a bank holiday in Chile. Banks, government offices, and most private companies close completely.
Q2. Does Chile have a “bridge” holiday when a holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday?
Not automatically. Unlike some countries, Chile does not have a legal “puente” (bridge) day. However, the president may declare a one-off discretionary bridge holiday via presidential decree.
Q3. Is the National Day of Indigenous Peoples a paid day off?
Yes. Since its creation in 2021, it has been a national holiday. In 2026, it falls on a Sunday, so no extra weekday off unless decreed otherwise.
Q4. What’s the difference between Independence Day (18 Sep) and Army Day (19 Sep)?
Both are national holidays. 18 Sep marks Chile’s First Government Junta (1810), while 19 Sep honours the military’s role. Together they form the two-day “Fiestas Patrias” — Chile’s biggest celebration.
Q5. Can I use this Chile holiday calendar for payroll planning?
Absolutely. This list matches the official list of national holidays in Chile used by the central bank and labour ministry. For legal payroll purposes, always cross-check with the latest presidential decree in the year of employment.
Now you have the complete Chile Bank Holidays — plus insider knowledge on how Chilean presidential decree holidays work under the 1915 holiday law in Chile. Whether you’re planning long Chilean weekends, scheduling international payments, or simply curious about Chilean work holidays, this guide covers you.
Link to Official Source
For the most current legal updates, always consult the official Chilean government gazette:
Public holidays in Chile – Wikipedia (includes legal decree references and historical changes)
