This month, there was already a holiday due to the celebration of the Assumption of the Virgin, and a similar situation will be repeated on Tuesday, August 20. However, it is important to note that this date does not apply to the entire national territory, but is a day of rest limited to a specific region.
The August 20 holiday commemorates the birth of one of the founding fathers of the country, Bernardo O’Higgins. This day has been designated as a holiday only for communes of Chillán and Chillán Viejo, both located in the Ñuble Region. This provision was established through Law 20,768, which was enacted in 2014.
Although this day of rest is significant for these communesthe rest of the country will continue with its usual activities. These types of regional holidays are less common and are usually linked to important historical events for the area.
The next holiday The national holiday will be celebrated in September, when the Fiestas Patrias (National Holidays) are celebrated. This holiday is widely anticipated, as it will allow for a prolonged break of up to five days, starting on Wednesday the 18th and continuing until Sunday the 22nd of September.
This holiday Extended includes days that are considered non-waivable, which means that many workers throughout Chile will be able to enjoy a significant break in their work activities.
