Quick answer: Chile has 251 business days in 2026 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026.
Month-by-month business days (2026)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 |
| February | 20 | 0 |
| March | 22 | 0 |
| April | 21 | 2 |
| May | 19 | 2 |
| June | 21 | 2 |
| July | 22 | 1 |
| August | 21 | 1 |
| September | 21 | 2 |
| October | 21 | 2 |
| November | 21 | 1 |
| December | 21 | 2 |
Public holidays in 2026 (Chile)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Holy Saturday |
| May 1, 2026 | Labor Day |
| May 21, 2026 | Navy Day |
| Jun 21, 2026 | National Day of Indigenous Peoples |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Saint Peter and Saint Paul |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Our Lady of Mount Carmel |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Assumption of Mary |
| Sep 18, 2026 | National Day |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Army Day |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Day of the Discovery of Two Worlds |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Reformation Day |
| Nov 1, 2026 | All Saints' Day |
| Dec 8, 2026 | Inmaculate Conception Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2026.
Highest month
22 working days.
Lowest month
19 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Chile in 2026?
Chile has 251 working days in 2026 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2026 are excluded from the working-day total (about 16 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
May has the fewest working days, with 19.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.