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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Assumption Day
Saturday, August 15, 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 country in South America, located between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. While Catholicism has been historically influential, the society is increasingly secularized, and travelers should expect diverse views on politics, past regimes, and national relations.
- The high season for tourism, coinciding with spring, runs from December through the first week of March.
- Major national holidays include Christmas (family focus), New Year (large celebrations), Good Friday, and Independence Day (major civil festival).
- In formal settings, use polite phrases such as 'Sí, por favor' or 'No, gracias', and use 'con permiso' when passing through groups.
About this holiday
Assumption Day is celebrated annually on August 15th, commemorating the doctrine that Mary was taken body and soul into heaven.