Because Chile is in the Southern Hemisphere, its seasons are opposite those in the United States. This means that when the United States enters daylight savings time, Chile falls back at about the same time. Consequently, during the northern winter, Chile is 2 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. In the summer, Chile is the same time as Eastern Daylight Time.
Business hours in Chile are roughly the same as the United States. Most offices open at 8:30 or 9:00 am and continue until usually 6:00 pm or later. Lunchtime is usually later (beginning at 1:00 pm or later) and longer (1-2 hours) than in the United States.
The following are Chile’s main holidays for 2015. Dates may vary year to year.
New Year’s Day
01 Jan
Good Friday
03 Apr
Labor Day
01 May
Commemoration of the Battle of Iquique
21 May
Saint Peter and Saint Paul
29 Jun
Carmen’s Virgin Solemnity Day
16-Jul
Independence day
18-Sep
Columbus Day
12-Oct
Immaculate Conception
08-Dec
Christmas day
25-Dec
*Banking day
31-Dec
* Banks and other financial institutions close down. Workers in other fields are not given the day off, though the workday schedule is usually shorter.
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