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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Army Day
Saturday, September 19, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
📣 Traveler notes
Chile is a long, narrow South American country situated between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
- National holidays often involve religious commemorations and civic celebrations.
- High season for tourism generally runs from December through early March.
- Major celebrations include Christmas (family-oriented/religious), New Year (parties/fireworks), and Independence Day (civil festival).
- Good Friday is a reflective religious day, while Easter is often a children's holiday.
- January 1st (New Year's Day) and May 1st (International Workers' Day) are recognized national holidays.
About this holiday
The Chilean Army is the land component of the Chilean Armed Forces, comprising approximately 80,000 personnel, structured into six divisions, an army aviation brigade, and a special operations brigade.