Public holidays

🇨🇱Chile 2028

Public holidays
17
in 2028
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
8
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
4
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
1
J
F
M
2
A
2
M
3
J
1
J
1
A
2
S
2
O
1
N
2
D
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
1
Jan
New Year's Day
Saturday · Año Nuevo
Public
14
Apr
Good Friday
Friday · Viernes Santo
Public
15
Apr
Holy Saturday
Saturday · Sábado Santo
Public
1
May
Labour Day
Monday · Día del Trabajo
Public
21
May
Navy Day
Sunday · Día de las Glorias Navales
Public
7
Jun
Battle of Arica
Wednesday · Asalto y Toma del Morro de Arica
Public
20
Jun
National Day of Indigenous Peoples
Tuesday · Día Nacional de los Pueblos Indígenas
Public
26
Jun
Saint Peter and Saint Paul
Monday · San Pedro y San Pablo
Public
16
Jul
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Sunday · Virgen del Carmen
Public
15
Aug
Assumption of Mary
Tuesday · Asunción de la Virgen
Public
18
Sep
National holiday
Monday · Fiestas Patrias
Public
19
Sep
Army Day
Tuesday · Día de las Glorias del Ejército
Public
9
Oct
Columbus Day
Monday · Día del Descubrimiento de Dos Mundos
Public
27
Oct
Reformation Day
Friday · Día Nacional de las Iglesias Evangélicas y Protestantes
Public
1
Nov
All Saints Day
Wednesday · Día de Todos los Santos
Public
8
Dec
Immaculate Conception
Friday · Inmaculada Concepción
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Monday · Navidad / Natividad del Señor
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Chile

Chile also has some "non-waivable" holidays, when retail must close and workers in the sector cannot be required to work, such as 1 May, the Fiestas Patrias and Christmas.

In 2028, Chile has 17 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is June, with 3. 2 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 8 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 4 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from New Year's Day (January 1) to Good Friday (April 14): 104 days.

The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is Christmas Day (December 25).

Long weekends in 2028
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Good Friday
April 14 · Friday
Labour Day
May 1 · Monday
Saint Peter and Saint Paul
June 26 · Monday
National holiday
September 18 · Monday
Columbus Day
October 9 · Monday
Reformation Day
October 27 · Friday
Immaculate Conception
December 8 · Friday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Chile have in 2028?+
Chile has 17 official public holidays in 2028, with June being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2028 in Chile?+
The first public holiday of 2028 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Chile in 2028?+
8 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2028 holidays fall on a weekend in Chile?+
4 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: New Year's Day (January 1), Holy Saturday (April 15), Navy Day (May 21), Our Lady of Mount Carmel (July 16).