Columbus Day
Día del Descubrimiento de Dos Mundos
Details
- Country
Chile- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- October 2026
Business Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
Commemorates the 1492 arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas and the historical encounter between continents.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Columbus Day a public holiday in Chile?
- Yes, Columbus Day is an official public holiday in Chile. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Columbus Day 2026?
- Columbus Day 2026 falls on October 12, 2026.
- What is Columbus Day called locally in Chile?
- Columbus Day is locally known as "Día del Descubrimiento de Dos Mundos" in Chile.