There are four public holidays left in Chile in 2026, but only one creates a long weekend: Christmas, on Friday, December 25. The Day of Evangelical and Protestant Churches falls on Saturday, October 31, All Saints' Day on Sunday, November 1, and the Immaculate Conception on Tuesday, December 8, according to the official calendar at feriados.cl, which lists each date with its law.
For anyone planning trips around Chile, that means more than ten weeks without long weekends between Monday, October 12, the last one, and Christmas. The next one after that is New Year 2027, which also falls on a Friday.
Public holidays left in Chile in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Mandatory day off for retail | Law | Long weekend? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31 | Saturday | Day of Evangelical and Protestant Churches | No | Law 20,299 | No |
| November 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | No | Law 2,977 | No |
| December 8 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception | No | Law 2,977 | No |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas | Yes | Laws 2,977 and 19,973 | Yes: Friday 25 to Sunday 27 |
Source: feriados.cl, checked on October 20, 2026. December 31 is a bank holiday, not a public holiday for all workers.
Law 20,299 moves the Evangelical holiday to the previous Friday when October 31 falls on a Tuesday, or to the following Friday when it falls on a Wednesday. In 2026 it falls on a Saturday, so it does not move and does not create a long weekend.
The next long weekend: Christmas 2026
Friday, December 25, is a mandatory day off for retail workers, with the exceptions set by law, and creates a three-day weekend from the 25th to the 27th. It marks the start of the summer high season, when bus fares, flights and accommodation prices rise on the coast and in the south. Our guide to Chile's travel seasons explains which destinations work best in each period.
Long weekends in Chile in 2027
The 2027 calendar published by feriados.cl includes several long weekends starting on the first day of the year:
| Long weekend | Holiday | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 to Sunday 3 January | New Year | 3 |
| Friday 26 to Sunday 28 March | Good Friday and Holy Saturday | 3 |
| Friday 21 to Sunday 23 May | Navy Day | 3 |
| Saturday 19 to Monday 21 June | National Day of Indigenous Peoples | 3 |
| Saturday 26 to Monday 28 June | Saint Peter and Saint Paul | 3 |
| Friday 16 to Sunday 18 July | Our Lady of Mount Carmel | 3 |
| Friday 17 to Sunday 19 September | National Holidays (Fiestas Patrias) | 3 |
| Saturday 9 to Monday 11 October | Meeting of Two Worlds | 3 |
| Saturday 30 October to Monday 1 November | Evangelical Churches (Sunday 31) and All Saints (Monday 1) | 3 |
Source: feriados.cl, 2027 calendar. 2027 dates may change if new holiday laws are passed, so check them before buying non-refundable tickets. In 2027, May 1 and Christmas both fall on a Saturday, so neither creates a long weekend.
How to make the most of the public holidays left in 2026
- Short trips in October and November: with no long weekends, destinations less than two hours from Santiago work best, such as the Cajón del Maipo or Viña del Mar.
- December 8: it falls on a Tuesday, so taking Monday 7 off gives you a four-day weekend; a good date for the south before high season.
- Christmas and New Year: two long weekends in a row. Book ahead; our guide to transport in Chile compares buses, flights and trains.
- Check road conditions: spring still brings weather fronts and closures in the Andes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the next public holiday in Chile?
Saturday, October 31, 2026, the Day of Evangelical and Protestant Churches. The next day, Sunday, November 1, is All Saints' Day.
When is the next long weekend?
From Friday 25 to Sunday 27 December 2026, for Christmas. Then comes New Year, from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 January 2027.
How many public holidays are left in 2026?
Four: October 31, November 1, December 8 and December 25.
