Here are all 16 nationwide public holidays in Chile for 2027, with dates, local names and the next one coming up. Use them to plan around bank closures, transport changes and long weekends.
Listing every holiday in the country. Choose a region to see only the dates that close down there.
All 2027 holidays
2027 calendar & bridge days
Every public holiday is marked below. If you work in this country, turn on bridge days: a single workday booked off next to a holiday turns it and the weekend into a long break.
Best bridge days
- 5days off4 Sat – Wed, Dec 8Take 6 Mon – Tue, Dec 7 offfor 2 days of leave
- 5days off8 Wed – Sun, Dec 12Take 9 Thu – Fri, Dec 10 offfor 2 days of leave
16 holidays are observed nationwide; the rest are set by individual regions and are only a day off there. Pick a region above to see exactly which dates close down where you're headed.
Public holiday FAQ
Chile has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2027. Some regions add their own local holidays on top, so the total where you're travelling can be higher.
On nationwide public holidays most banks, post offices, government offices and many shops in Chile are closed. Supermarkets and attractions in tourist areas often keep limited hours — check ahead for the specific date.
National holidays are observed across all of Chile, while regional holidays apply only in certain states, provinces or cities. This page marks which holidays are regional and where they apply.
Fixed-date holidays fall on the same day each year, but moveable ones tied to Easter or the lunar calendar shift annually. Switch the year above to see the exact Chile dates for 2027 and nearby years.
We'll flag closures and long weekends that overlap your trip dates.