The year 2025 will bring a total of 19 days holidays at the national level, which means one less holiday compared to 2024, when 20 were registered. This decrease is due, in part, to the possible absence of a second round in the presidential elections scheduled for December 14, whose confirmation has yet to be confirmed. is pending. Without considering regional or specific holidays, these days will mark the main dates of rest and commemoration in the Chilean calendar.
What are the essential holidays?
2025 will have the five usual essential holidays: New Year’s Day (January 1), Labor Day (May 1), National Holidays (September 18 and 19) and Christmas (December 25). Furthermore, depending on the development of the calendar electoral, up to three additional non-waivable days could be added, associated with the presidential and parliamentary elections, including a possible second round.
What other dates stand out in the 2025 calendar?
between the days holidays From 2025 there are religious commemorations, such as Holy Week (April 18 and 19), the Assumption of the Virgin (August 15) and All Saints’ Day (November 1). Historical dates also stand out such as the Day of Naval Glories (May 21) and the National Day of Indigenous Peoples (June 20). These dates offer a combination of rest, reflection and celebration for different sectors of the population.
Why is there one less holiday?
The main reason why 2025 will have a festive less than 2024 is the uncertainty about holding a second presidential round. In 2024, holidays included electoral events, bringing the total to 20. If this instance is not required in 2025, the number of official holidays will remain at 19.
What happens with regional holidays?
In 2025, the holidays Specific to certain regions, such as the commemoration of the Assault and Taking of Morro de Arica, will continue to apply only to the corresponding areas. These days are not counted in the national total and are aimed at remembering historical or cultural events of great local relevance.
