holidays
September 19,
Second day of Fiestas Patrias (Chile)
Fiestas Patrias (Chile)
The Fiestas Patrias of Chile consist of two days, with a third one added on some years:
- 18 September, in commemoration of the proclamation of the First Governing Body of 1810, and marking the beginning of the Chilean Independence process.
- 19 September, known as the "Day of the Glories of the Army".
- Since 2007, 17 September or 20 September will be included as well.
- Since 2017, 17 September will also be included.