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Arica y Parinacota Public Holidays 2026

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View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Arica y Parinacota for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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Longest breakMonday, December 7, 2026

Immaculate Conception

Sat, Dec 5 → Tue, Dec 8

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days off in a row
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Mo7
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Book the dashed days below. Combined with the holiday and the weekend around it, your 1 leave day turns into 4 days off in a row.

Other dates worth booking

15 of the 17 2026 holidays have already passed.

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    Año Nuevo (New Year's Day)

    Thursday, January 1, 2026

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        Viernes Santo (Good Friday)

        Friday, April 3, 2026

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        Pascua (Easter Sunday)

        Sunday, April 5, 2026

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        Día del Trabajador (Labour Day)

        Friday, May 1, 2026

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        Día de las Glorias Navales (Navy Day)

        Thursday, May 21, 2026

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        Asalto y Toma del Morro de Arica (Battle of Arica)

        Sunday, June 7, 2026

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        Día de los Pueblos Indígenas (Indigenous People's Day)

        Sunday, June 21, 2026

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        San Pedro y San Pablo (Saints Peter and Paul)

        Monday, June 29, 2026

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        Virgen del Carmen (Our Lady of Mount Carmel)

        Thursday, July 16, 2026

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        Asunción (Assumption)

        Saturday, August 15, 2026

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        Fiestas Patrias (National holiday)

        Friday, September 18, 2026

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        Día de las Glorias del Ejército (Army Day)

        Saturday, September 19, 2026

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        Encuentro de Dos Mundos (Columbus Day)

        Monday, October 12, 2026

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        Día Nacional de las Iglesias Evangélicas y Protestantes (Reformation Day)

        Saturday, October 31, 2026

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        Todos los Santos (All Saints' Day)

        Sunday, November 1, 2026

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        La inmaculada concepción (Immaculate Conception)

        Tuesday, December 8, 2026

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        Navidad (Christmas Day)

        Friday, December 25, 2026

      • Thu
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        Fin del Año (New Year's Eve)Bank holiday

        Thursday, December 31, 2026

      About Public Holidays in Arica y Parinacota

      Public holidays in Arica y Parinacota, Chile are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

      This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

      All Public Holidays in Arica y Parinacota, Chile 2026

      DateDayHolidayType
      January 1, 2026ThursdayAño Nuevo (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
      April 3, 2026FridayViernes Santo (Good Friday)Public Holiday
      April 5, 2026SundayPascua (Easter Sunday)Public Holiday
      May 1, 2026FridayDía del Trabajador (Labour Day)Public Holiday
      May 21, 2026ThursdayDía de las Glorias Navales (Navy Day)Public Holiday
      June 7, 2026SundayAsalto y Toma del Morro de Arica (Battle of Arica)Public Holiday
      June 21, 2026SundayDía de los Pueblos Indígenas (Indigenous People's Day)Public Holiday
      June 29, 2026MondaySan Pedro y San Pablo (Saints Peter and Paul)Public Holiday
      July 16, 2026ThursdayVirgen del Carmen (Our Lady of Mount Carmel)Public Holiday
      August 15, 2026SaturdayAsunción (Assumption)Public Holiday
      September 18, 2026FridayFiestas Patrias (National holiday)Public Holiday
      September 19, 2026SaturdayDía de las Glorias del Ejército (Army Day)Public Holiday
      October 12, 2026MondayEncuentro de Dos Mundos (Columbus Day)Public Holiday
      October 31, 2026SaturdayDía Nacional de las Iglesias Evangélicas y Protestantes (Reformation Day)Public Holiday
      November 1, 2026SundayTodos los Santos (All Saints' Day)Public Holiday
      December 8, 2026TuesdayLa inmaculada concepción (Immaculate Conception)Public Holiday
      December 25, 2026FridayNavidad (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

      All Public Holidays in Arica y Parinacota, Chile 2027

      DateDayHolidayType
      January 1, 2027FridayAño Nuevo (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
      March 26, 2027FridayViernes Santo (Good Friday)Public Holiday
      March 28, 2027SundayPascua (Easter Sunday)Public Holiday
      May 1, 2027SaturdayDía del Trabajador (Labour Day)Public Holiday
      May 21, 2027FridayDía de las Glorias Navales (Navy Day)Public Holiday
      June 7, 2027MondayAsalto y Toma del Morro de Arica (Battle of Arica)Public Holiday
      June 21, 2027MondayDía de los Pueblos Indígenas (Indigenous People's Day)Public Holiday
      June 28, 2027MondaySan Pedro y San Pablo (Saints Peter and Paul)Public Holiday
      July 16, 2027FridayVirgen del Carmen (Our Lady of Mount Carmel)Public Holiday
      August 15, 2027SundayAsunción (Assumption)Public Holiday
      September 17, 2027FridayFeriado Adicional Fiestas Patrias (National holiday)Public Holiday
      September 18, 2027SaturdayFiestas Patrias (National holiday)Public Holiday
      September 19, 2027SundayDía de las Glorias del Ejército (Army Day)Public Holiday
      October 11, 2027MondayEncuentro de Dos Mundos (Columbus Day)Public Holiday
      October 31, 2027SundayDía Nacional de las Iglesias Evangélicas y Protestantes (Reformation Day)Public Holiday
      November 1, 2027MondayTodos los Santos (All Saints' Day)Public Holiday
      December 8, 2027WednesdayLa inmaculada concepción (Immaculate Conception)Public Holiday
      December 25, 2027SaturdayNavidad (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

      Dates are calculated from each holiday's official rule (fixed date, Easter or lunar calendar) using the open-source date-holidays dataset.

      Last updated November 13, 2026. Governments can move or add holidays at short notice, so confirm important dates with an official source.

      Arica y Parinacota Holidays Explained

      Año Nuevo (New Year's Day) · January 1

      The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, usually a quiet day after New Year's Eve celebrations.

      Viernes Santo (Good Friday) · April 3

      The Friday before Easter, when Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus. Its date moves each year with Easter.

      Día del Trabajador (Labour Day) · May 1

      A day honoring workers and the labor movement.

      Todos los Santos (All Saints' Day) · November 1

      A Christian feast on November 1 honoring all saints, often marked by visiting and decorating family graves.

      Navidad (Christmas Day) · December 25

      Celebrates the birth of Jesus on December 25 and is one of the most widely observed holidays in the world.

      Other Observances in Arica y Parinacota, Chile 2026

      These dates are marked in Arica y Parinacota, Chile but are not public holidays, so most offices, schools and shops stay open. Bank holidays only close banks and some businesses.

      DateDayHolidayType
      December 31, 2026ThursdayFin del Año (New Year's Eve)Bank Holiday

      Frequently Asked Questions

      How many public holidays are there in Arica y Parinacota?

      Arica y Parinacota, Chile has 17 public holidays in 2026, 4 more than the global average of 13.

      Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Arica y Parinacota in 2026?

      7 public holidays fall on a weekend in Arica y Parinacota, Chile in 2026: Battle of Arica (Sunday, June 7), Indigenous People's Day (Sunday, June 21), Assumption (Saturday, August 15), Army Day (Saturday, September 19), National Holiday (Sunday, September 20), Reformation Day (Saturday, October 31), All Saints' Day (Sunday, November 1). Arica y Parinacota, Chile gives no substitute day off for these, so these are lost.

      Does Arica y Parinacota give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

      No — Arica y Parinacota, Chile does not give a substitute day off when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

      What is the longest break possible in Arica y Parinacota in 2026?

      With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Arica y Parinacota, Chile in 2026 is 10 consecutive days off, December 25–January 3, by booking 4 days of leave. With just 1 day of leave, you can get 4 days off in a row, January 1–January 4.

      When is the next public holiday in Arica y Parinacota?

      The next public holiday in Arica y Parinacota, Chile is La inmaculada concepción (Immaculate Conception) on December 8, 2026.

      Which holidays in Arica y Parinacota change date each year?

      Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Indigenous People's Day, National Holiday do not fall on the same date every year in Arica y Parinacota, Chile, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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