Public Holiday Regional: CL-AP

Battle of Arica

Monday, June 7, 2027

June 2027

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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

🛋️ Long weekend potential

3-Day Block

SAT 05 Weekend

SUN 06 Weekend

MON 07 Holiday

3-day weekend (June 5 – June 7)

📣 Traveler notes

Chile is a South American nation located between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.

Christmas (family-focused and religious)
New Year's Day (celebrations and fireworks)
Good Friday - Holy Saturday - Easter (religious/reflective)
Independence Day (Fiestas Patrias, featuring food, music, and dances)
Peak tourist season: December through early March.
Show respect at religious sites, though Chilean society is becoming more secular. Approach discussions about the Pinochet military regime (1973-1990) with caution. While 'gringo' or 'gringa' is common, be mindful of sensitive political discussions concerning Chile or Bolivia. Standard greetings include a handshake (men-to-men) and a cheek-touch or hug (men-to-women/women-to-women). Always address individuals by name when arriving or departing.

About this holiday

The Battle of Arica (Assault and Capture of Cape Arica) was fought on June 7, 1880, during the War of the Pacific, involving Chilean and Peruvian forces.