Labor law in Chile allows employers, such as retail stores and supermarkets, to operate normally or modify their schedules as appropriate during this period. holiday. This requires that workers in the sector be attentive to the shifts and adjustments defined by each company.
What business hours will this October 31st have?
The choice of October 31 as holiday It has deep historical roots in the global evangelical world. It was on this date in 1517 that the monk Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses in Wittenberg, marking the beginning of the Protestant Reformation, a schism that redefined Western Christianity. The significance of this act generated a movement that spread throughout Europe and America, giving rise to various denominations.
The date is recognized in countries such as Germany and Slovenia, and in Chile it was made official as holiday national. This recognition underlines the growing influence of evangelical churches in the country’s public life.
- Evangelical Influence and the Holiday Law
- The expansion of evangelical churches in Chile intensified starting in the 20th century, gaining ground against the Catholic Church. Its social weight was such that in 2007 a transversal group of deputies presented a project to make the day official. The initiative was enacted in 2008, recognizing the important role of this segment of the population in Chilean society.
- The legislation establishes that this holiday is mobile in nature: if it falls on a Wednesday, it is moved to Friday of that same week; If it is Tuesday, it is advanced to Friday of the previous week, ensuring the long weekend.
It is vital to understand that the National Day of the Evangelical and Protestant Churches is not classified within the days holidays. This means that the entire commercial sector, including shopping centers (malls), supermarkets, pharmacies, cinemas and restaurants, is authorized to open. Workers in this sector do not have the legal right to a guaranteed rest.
The Chilean labor system contemplates only five days a year classified as holidays inalienable
- May 1 (Labor Day).
- September 8 (National Holidays).
- September 19 (Day of the Glories of the Army).
- December 25 (Christmas).
- January 1 (New Year).
