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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Independence Day
Friday, September 18, 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
🛋️ Long weekend potential
3-Day Block
FRI
18
Holiday
SAT
19
Weekend
SUN
20
Weekend
3-day weekend (September 18 – September 20)
📣 Traveler notes
Chile is a South American country situated as a long, narrow strip of land between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
- Independence Day (Fiestas Patrias) is the main national civil festival, featuring traditional food, music, and dance.
- The peak local tourism season runs generally from December through the first week of March.
- Other significant holidays include New Year's Day (January 1), Good Friday through Easter, and International Workers' Day (May 1).
- Respectful attire is advised when visiting religious sites. Discussions concerning politics, particularly the Pinochet regime, require extreme caution. While addressing foreigners with the terms 'gringo' or 'gringa' is common, remember that football is a deeply important cultural topic, and sensitive historical discussions regarding Bolivia should be approached with care.
About this holiday
Chile's Fiestas Patrias celebrate the proclamation of the first governing body on September 18, marking the start of the Chilean independence process. Celebrations are marked by food, music, and traditional dances, and official holiday dates have expanded to include September 17 and September 20 since 2017 and 2007, respectively.