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Public Holidays in Chile in 2018
Upcoming Holidays in Chile
Assumption of Mary
15 August 2018 This National holiday is Tomorrow. The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of...
Public Holiday
17 September 2018 This National holiday is in 34 days.
Independence Day of Chile
18 September 2018 This National holiday is in 35 days. On 18 September 1810, Chile broke from Spanish rule, declaring their independence. The ...
List of national public holidays of Chile in 2018
| Day | Date | Holiday | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | January 01 | New Year's Day | |
| Tuesday | January 16 | Public Holiday | Santiago. For Papal visit |
| Wednesday | January 17 | Public Holiday | Araucanía. For Papal visit |
| Thursday | January 18 | Public Holiday | Tarapacá. For Papal visit |
| Friday | March 30 | Good Friday | Friday before Easter Sunday |
| Saturday | March 31 | Holy Saturday | |
| Tuesday | May 01 | Labour Day | |
| Sunday | May 13 | Mother's Day | 2nd Sunday in May. Not a public holiday |
| Monday | May 21 | Navy Day | Day of the Glories of the Chilean Navy |
| Sunday | June 17 | Father's Day | 3rd Sunday in June. Not a public holiday |
| Monday | July 02 | Saint Peter and Saint Paul Day Holiday | Feast of Saints Peter and Paul |
| Monday | July 16 | Our Lady of Mount Carmel | |
| Wednesday | August 15 | Assumption Day | Assumption of Mary |
| Monday | September 17 | Public Holiday | Bridge Holiday |
| Tuesday | September 18 | Independence Day of Chile | |
| Wednesday | September 19 | Army Day | Day of the Glories of the Chilean Army |
| Monday | October 15 | Race Day Holiday | Moved to Monday 15 October 2018 |
| Thursday | November 01 | All Saints Day | |
| Friday | November 02 | Reformation Day | Moved to Friday 2 November 2018 |
| Saturday | December 08 | Immaculate Conception Day | Also known as Virgins Day |
| Tuesday | December 25 | Christmas Day |
Key
| National Holiday | Regional Holiday | Not a Public Holiday |
Notes
- Most modern Chilean holidays were enshrined in law on January 28, 1915.
- Presidential elections, parliamentary and municipal elections and censuses are declared holidays.