He long weekend October in Chile is approaching with two consecutive holidays, October 31 and November 1, generating a long-awaited rest for many workers and students. These days mark the Day of the Evangelical and Protestant Churches and All Saints’ Day, respectively. The coincidence of both holidays will allow some people to enjoy a four-day weekend, which means an excellent opportunity for rest and leisure activities.
Faced with this prolonged pause, the question arises about how the trade on these dates, since on certain holidays there are restrictions for shopping centers and supermarkets. Unlike other mandatory and inalienable holidays, October 31 and November 1 do not impose mandatory closure on commercial establishments, allowing many establishments to operate normally. This includes shopping centers and supermarkets that will be able to open as on any traditional holiday, offering the possibility of shopping and taking advantage of free time.
Although these holidays They are not inalienable, it is important to remember which ones are in Chile. By law, the days on which businesses must close are May 1 (Worker’s Day), September 18 and 19 (National Holidays), December 25 (Christmas) and January 1 (New Year’s Day). ). During these days, the vast majority of commercial workers can enjoy a complete rest, with few exceptions.
Some exceptions allow certain establishments to operate during the holidays inalienable. Restaurants, entertainment venues, gas stations, emergency pharmacies and convenience stores associated with gas stations usually remain open. This responds to the need for essential services and leisure options, especially on holidays where many people take the opportunity to go out or travel.
For the next long weekendbusinesses that decide to open will be able to continue with their usual holiday hours. This means that consumers will be able to access supermarkets, shopping centers and stores to make purchases without major problems. However, some businesses may opt for reduced hours, so it is advisable to check directly with the establishments to confirm their opening hours during these days.
