Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Chile
Chile has 10 long weekends in 2026 and 10 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Friday off around New Year's Day for a 4-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
4
Longest (days)
10
Bridge opps
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
Take Friday off
- 4d
Good Friday & Holy Saturday
Thu 2 Apr – Sun 5 Apr
Take Thursday off
- 4d
Labor Day
Thu 30 Apr – Sun 3 May
Take Thursday off
2027
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
10
Bridge opps
- 5d
Immaculate Conception
Sat 4 Dec – Wed 8 Dec
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
- 4d
Good Friday & Holy Saturday
Thu 25 Mar – Sun 28 Mar
Take Thursday off
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More for Chile
Public holidays
Public holidays in Chile 2026
All 18 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Chile 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Chile 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Chile 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Chile have in 2026?
Chile has 10 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Chile have in 2027?
Chile has 10 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Chile?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around New Year's Day (Thu 1 Jan). Take Friday as annual leave to get a 4-day break with only 1 day of leave.