Chile Public Holidays 2026
The 2026 public holiday calendar for Chile contains 16 national dates. The first falls on January 1, 2026 (Año Nuevo) and the last on December 25, 2026 (Navidad). Around 6 coincide with the weekend, so plan long weekends around the rest.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Año Nuevo | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Viernes Santo | April 3, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Pascua | April 5, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Día del Trabajador | May 1, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Día de las Glorias Navales | May 21, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Día de los Pueblos Indígenas | June 21, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| San Pedro y San Pablo | June 29, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Virgen del Carmen | July 16, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Asunción | August 15, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Fiestas Patrias | September 18, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Día de las Glorias del Ejército | September 19, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Encuentro de Dos Mundos | October 12, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Día Nacional de las Iglesias Evangélicas y Protestantes | October 31, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Todos los Santos | November 1, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| La inmaculada concepción | December 8, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Navidad | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
The busiest stretch is April (2 holidays), a good window to plan around if you rely on offices, banks or schools being open. Use the table below to see each 2026 holiday in Chile, when it happens and which day of the week it lands on. Regional and local observances are excluded, so what you see are the holidays recognised across Chile.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Chile have in 2026?
Chile has 16 national public holidays in 2026. The first is Año Nuevo on January 1, 2026 and the last is Navidad on December 25, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Chile?
The first public holiday of 2026 is Año Nuevo, which falls on January 1, 2026, a Thursday.
What is the last public holiday of 2026 in Chile?
The final national public holiday of 2026 is Navidad on December 25, 2026, a Friday.
Are regional holidays included for Chile?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Chile are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for Chile
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Chile public holiday calendar across years: