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Chile Independence

Friday, September 18, 2026

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Colonization Begins. Spanish adventurer Pedro de Valdivia starts the colonization of Chile, marking the beginning of over two centuries of Spanish rule

History

Spanish Colonization Begins. Spanish adventurer Pedro de Valdivia starts the colonization of Chile, marking the beginning of over two centuries of Spanish rule

How It's Celebrated

Chile Independence is observed by recognizing the importance of the day, learning about its background and significance, and sharing awareness with others through conversation and social media. Many people take time to reflect on the meaning of the observance and participate in relevant activities or community events.

Other Years

2021 Sat
18 Sep
2022 Sun
18 Sep
2023 Mon
18 Sep
2024 Wed
18 Sep
2025 Thu
18 Sep
2027 Sat
18 Sep
2028 Mon
18 Sep
2029 Tue
18 Sep

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📅 holiday Jun 29

Army Day

Day of the Glories of the Army, or “Army Day” for short, is a national public holiday in Chile observed every 19 September. Army Day is Day Two of the two-day period known as “Fiestas Patrias” (patriotic festivals.) The first day is Independence Day on 18 September. In 2026, Army Day falls on Saturday 19 September. The holiday will be on Sunday 19 September in 2027. The reason that Army Day is observed on 19 September is because that is the day in 1810 when the first Chilean military parade was held in the city of Santiago. And although Army Day was declared an official holiday until 1915, a military parade has been taking place on 19 September in Chile since the first one in 1810. All branches of the Armed Forces of Chile take part in the parade, along with the “Carabineros de Chile” (national police force.) The “grand” parade takes place in O’Higgins Park in the capital city of Santiago. But there are other parades that are put on in other cities across the land. Independence Day and Army Day are celebrated with much enthusiasm by Chileans, and in fact, festive events continue long after the official two days and last a whole week.

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📅 holiday Aug 15

Assumption Day

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Christmas Day

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