Best Days to Take Leave in Chile 2028
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Fri, Sep 15 to get 5 days off from Sep 15 to Sep 19. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by National holiday, Army Day.
- Take Wed, Sep 20 to get 5 days off from Sep 16 to Sep 20. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by National holiday, Army Day.
- Take Thu, Apr 13 to get 4 days off from Apr 13 to Apr 16. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Good Friday, Holy Saturday.
- Take Mon, Apr 17 to get 4 days off from Apr 14 to Apr 17. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Good Friday, Holy Saturday.
- Take Fri, Apr 28 to get 4 days off from Apr 28 to May 1. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Labour Day.
Chile 2028 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 11 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2028 to maximize your annual leave:
- Good Friday (2028-04-14, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Labour Day (2028-05-01, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- National Day of Indigenous Peoples (2028-06-20, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Saint Peter and Saint Paul (2028-06-26, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Assumption of Mary (2028-08-15, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- National holiday (2028-09-18, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Army Day (2028-09-19, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Columbus Day (2028-10-09, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Reformation Day (2028-10-27, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Immaculate Conception (2028-12-08, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Christmas Day (2028-12-25, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
Chile Official Public Holidays 2028 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2028-01-01) | Sat | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 14 (2028-04-14) | Fri | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 15 (2028-04-15) | Sat | Holy Saturday | Public |
| May 1 (2028-05-01) | Mon | Labour Day | Public |
| May 21 (2028-05-21) | Sun | Navy Day | Public |
| Jun 7 (2028-06-07) | Wed | Battle of Arica | Public |
| Jun 20 (2028-06-20) | Tue | National Day of Indigenous Peoples | Public |
| Jun 26 (2028-06-26) | Mon | Saint Peter and Saint Paul | Public |
| Jul 16 (2028-07-16) | Sun | Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Public |
| Aug 15 (2028-08-15) | Tue | Assumption of Mary | Public |
| Sep 18 (2028-09-18) | Mon | National holiday | Public |
| Sep 19 (2028-09-19) | Tue | Army Day | Public |
| Oct 9 (2028-10-09) | Mon | Columbus Day | Public |
| Oct 27 (2028-10-27) | Fri | Reformation Day | Public |
| Nov 1 (2028-11-01) | Wed | All Saints Day | Public |
| Dec 8 (2028-12-08) | Fri | Immaculate Conception | Public |
| Dec 25 (2028-12-25) | Mon | Christmas Day | Public |
About Chile Holidays & Observances
Chile features official national holidays, including mandatory non-working days (feriados irrenunciables) where retail and commerce must close. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.