Coquimbo Region Public Holidays 2026 – Official Regional Holiday Dates & Calendar

Q: Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Coquimbo Region?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Coquimbo Region mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Coquimbo Region?

Coquimbo Region observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Chile nationally, since Coquimbo Region doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Coquimbo Region, Chile

Planning business schedules or travel in Coquimbo Region, Chile? Here is the complete public holiday reference for Coquimbo Region, detailing official statutory observances and bank non-working days.

Corporate offices, banks, and public services throughout Coquimbo Region align operating hours with official statutory non-working day notifications. In Coquimbo Region, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Día de la Independencia (Fiestas Patrias) on September 18) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Coquimbo Region, Chile

This is Chile's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Chile's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Coquimbo Region and the rest of Chile, not a separate Coquimbo Region-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Coquimbo Region

These are Chile's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Chile's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Chile, including Coquimbo Region. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Día de la Independencia (Fiestas Patrias)	September 18	Feriado Irrenunciable (Mandatory Holiday)	Full Statutory Closure	www.gob.cl

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Coquimbo Region

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Día de la Independencia (Fiestas Patrias)	Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Coquimbo Region

Public offices, banks and schools throughout Coquimbo Region close on the same fixed-date statutory holidays observed nationwide, since public holidays in Chile are a matter of national labor law rather than state-by-state decree.

A statutory holiday falling on a weekend in Coquimbo Region doesn't simply disappear — Chile's gazette process typically shifts the observed non-working day to the nearest Monday.

As Coquimbo Region's capital, La Serena observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Coquimbo Region.

Frequently Asked Questions — Coquimbo Region Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Coquimbo Region?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Coquimbo Region mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Coquimbo Region?

Coquimbo Region observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Chile nationally, since Coquimbo Region doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Coquimbo Region?

Look at the day of the week shown next to each date in the calendar above — a holiday on a Monday or Friday gives Coquimbo Region a natural 3-day weekend without needing to take extra leave.

Do public holidays in Coquimbo Region differ from the rest of Chile?

No — public holidays in Chile are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Coquimbo Region observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Coquimbo Region-specific reference, not because Coquimbo Region has its own separate holiday list.

Does La Serena, Coquimbo Region's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — La Serena observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Coquimbo Region and Chile. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Coquimbo Region's public holiday dates?

Coquimbo Region's public holidays are mandated by Chile's national statutory framework, published via www.gob.cl — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.