Next June 26 is celebrated the day of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, apostles of Jesus, and this year it falls on a Monday, which means that you will enjoy a long weekend in Chile. As established by the Labor Department, this holiday has been moved to the Monday of the week in which it occurs, in this case, June 26.
This measure is due to the fact that these holidays are considered movable days according to Law No. 19,668. Unlike other holidays, such as May 1 or September 18, the day of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is not inalienable, which means that the shops and supermarkets will be able to operate at normal hours during this day.
This is because the legislation establishes that movable days do not prohibit the operation of the trade, unless they are established as inalienable in exceptional cases. Therefore, commercial establishments, stores, and supermarkets are expected to open their doors and operate with regular hours during this Monday.
Consumers will be able to make their purchases and access the usual services, without restrictions imposed by the holiday of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. It is important to mention that, although the trade will be operating normally, it is possible that some companies or premises choose to close or modify their opening hours due to the lower demand expected during a holiday.
For this reason, it is recommended that citizens verify the opening hours of the specific establishments they wish to visit during this period. holiday: Although it is a movable holiday, it is not waivable, which will allow the business to operate during normal hours.
