PeruvsChile
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
7
Days you're both off
10
Only Peru
9
Only Chile
What the numbers say
In 2026, Peru has 17 nationwide public holidays and Chile has 16, so Peru gets 1 more day off. They line up on 7 dates, including Año Nuevo, Viernes Santo, Día del Trabajo and Día de San Pedro y San Pablo.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Peru has 13 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 10 for Chile (6 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Peru offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 7 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Chile offers 6 and 4. Peru has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Peru and April in Chile.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Peru
Chile is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Chile
Peru is working these days.