Here’s the complete list of South American federal holidays for 2025, formatted as requested:
Brazil (2025 Holiday Schedule):
1.New Year’s Day – January 1 (Wednesday)
2.Carnival – March 3-4 (Monday, Tuesday)
3.Good Friday – April 18 (Friday)
4.Tiradentes’ Day – April 21 (Monday)
5.Labor Day – May 1 (Thursday)
6.Corpus Christi – June 19 (Thursday)
7.Independence Day – September 7 (Sunday)
8.Our Lady of Aparecida – October 12 (Sunday)
9.All Souls’ Day – November 2 (Sunday)
10.Proclamation of the Republic – November 15 (Saturday)
11.Christmas Day – December 25 (Thursday)
Special Note:
In Brazil, Carnival is an unofficial holiday but widely observed with a long break. Many regions also recognize Corpus Christi with a long weekend. Additionally, some states have local holidays, such as São Paulo’s Revolutionary Constitutionalist Day (July 9).
Colombia (2025 Holiday Schedule):
1.New Year’s Day – January 1 (Wednesday)
2.Epiphany – January 6 (Monday)
3.Saint Joseph’s Day – March 17 (Monday)
4.Maundy Thursday – April 10 (Thursday)
5.Good Friday – April 11 (Friday)
6.Labor Day – May 1 (Thursday)
7.Ascension of Jesus – May 26 (Monday)
8.Corpus Christi – June 16 (Monday)
9.Sacred Heart – June 23 (Monday)
10.Saint Peter and Saint Paul – July 7 (Monday)
11.Independence Day – July 20 (Sunday)
12.Battle of Boyacá – August 7 (Thursday)
13.Assumption of Mary – August 18 (Monday)
14.Columbus Day – October 13 (Monday)
15.All Saints’ Day – November 3 (Monday)
16.Independence of Cartagena – November 10 (Monday)
17.Immaculate Conception – December 8 (Monday)
18.Christmas Day – December 25 (Thursday)
Special Note:
In Colombia, many holidays are moved to the nearest Monday according to the “Ley Emiliani” to create long weekends, making it a popular destination for extended holidays.
Argentina (2025 Holiday Schedule):
1.New Year’s Day – January 1 (Wednesday)
2.Carnival – March 3-4 (Monday, Tuesday)
3.Truth and Justice Memorial Day – March 24 (Monday)
4.Malvinas Day – April 2 (Wednesday)
5.Good Friday – April 18 (Friday)
6.Labor Day – May 1 (Thursday)
7.May Revolution Day – May 25 (Sunday)
8.Flag Day – June 20 (Friday)
9.Independence Day – July 9 (Wednesday)
10.San Martín Day – August 18 (Monday)
11.Cultural Diversity Day – October 13 (Monday)
12.National Sovereignty Day – November 24 (Monday)
13.Immaculate Conception – December 8 (Monday)
14.Christmas Day – December 25 (Thursday)
Special Note:
In Argentina, many holidays are adjusted to fall on Mondays to create long weekends, especially San Martín Day, Cultural Diversity Day, and National Sovereignty Day.
Peru (2025 Holiday Schedule):
1.New Year’s Day – January 1 (Wednesday)
2.Maundy Thursday – April 10 (Thursday)
3.Good Friday – April 11 (Friday)
4.Labor Day – May 1 (Thursday)
5.Feast of Saints Peter and Paul – June 29 (Sunday)
6.Independence Day – July 28-29 (Monday, Tuesday)
7.Santa Rosa de Lima – August 30 (Saturday)
8.Battle of Angamos – October 8 (Wednesday)
9.All Saints’ Day – November 1 (Saturday)
10.Immaculate Conception – December 8 (Monday)
11.Christmas Day – December 25 (Thursday)
Special Note:
In Peru, the country’s independence celebrations on July 28-29 often create long weekends. Santa Rosa de Lima, the patron saint of Peru, is another prominent holiday.
Venezuela (2025 Holiday Schedule):
1.New Year’s Day – January 1 (Wednesday)
2.Carnival – March 3-4 (Monday, Tuesday)
3.Maundy Thursday – April 10 (Thursday)
4.Good Friday – April 11 (Friday)
5.Labor Day – May 1 (Thursday)
6.Independence Declaration – April 19 (Saturday)
7.Battle of Carabobo – June 24 (Tuesday)
8.Independence Day – July 5 (Saturday)
9.Simón Bolívar’s Birthday – July 24 (Thursday)
10.Christmas Day – December 25 (Thursday)
Special Note:
In Venezuela, Carnival is widely celebrated with two public holidays, similar to Brazil. Local holidays such as Simón Bolívar’s Birthday (July 24) are also observed.
Chile (2025 Holiday Schedule):
1.New Year’s Day – January 1 (Wednesday)
2.Good Friday – April 11 (Friday)
3.Holy Saturday – April 12 (Saturday)
4.Labor Day – May 1 (Thursday)
5.Naval Glories Day – May 21 (Wednesday)
6.Saints Peter and Paul – June 29 (Sunday)
7.Our Lady of Mount Carmel – July 16 (Wednesday)
8.Assumption of Mary – August 15 (Friday)
9.Independence Day – September 18 (Thursday)
10.Army Day – September 19 (Friday)
11.Columbus Day – October 12 (Sunday)
12.Reformation Day – October 31 (Friday)
13.All Saints’ Day – November 1 (Saturday)
14.Immaculate Conception – December 8 (Monday)
15.Christmas Day – December 25 (Thursday)
Special Note:
In Chile, the Independence Day and Army Day holidays are part of Fiestas Patrias, creating an extended celebration period in mid-September. Reformation Day was recently added to the list of holidays.
Ecuador (2025 Holiday Schedule):
1.New Year’s Day – January 1 (Wednesday)
2.Carnival – March 3-4 (Monday, Tuesday)
3.Good Friday – April 11 (Friday)
4.Labor Day – May 1 (Thursday)
5.Battle of Pichincha – May 24 (Saturday)
6.Independence Day – August 10 (Sunday)
7.All Souls’ Day – November 2 (Sunday)
8.Independence of Cuenca – November 3 (Monday)
9.Christmas Day – December 25 (Thursday)
Special Note:
In Ecuador, Carnival is celebrated with two public holidays, and All Souls’ Day and Cuenca Independence Day usually lead to a long holiday weekend in early November.
Bolivia (2025 Holiday Schedule):
1.New Year’s Day – January 1 (Wednesday)
2.Carnival – March 3-4 (Monday, Tuesday)
3.Good Friday – April 11 (Friday)
4.Labor Day – May 1 (Thursday)
5.Corpus Christi – June 19 (Thursday)
6.Aymara New Year – June 21 (Saturday)
7.Independence Day – August 6 (Wednesday)
8.All Saints’ Day – November 1 (Saturday)
9.Christmas Day – December 25 (Thursday)
Special Note:
Bolivia celebrates Aymara New Year on June 21, a unique holiday in the Andean region, which adds to the traditional Catholic holidays like Corpus Christi and All Saints’ Day.
Paraguay (2025 Holiday Schedule):
1.New Year’s Day – January 1 (Wednesday)
2.Heroes’ Day – March 1 (Saturday)
3.Maundy Thursday – April 10 (Thursday)
4.Good Friday – April 11 (Friday)
5.Labor Day – May 1 (Thursday)
6.Independence Day – May 14-15 (Wednesday, Thursday)
7.Peace of Chaco Day – June 12 (Thursday)
8.Battle of Boquerón Day – September 29 (Monday)
9.Virgin of Caacupé Day – December 8 (Monday)
10.Christmas Day – December 25 (Thursday)
Special Note:
In Paraguay, Independence Day is celebrated over two days (May 14-15), and Virgin of Caacupé Day is one of the most important religious festivals in the country.
Uruguay (2025 Holiday Schedule):
1.New Year’s Day – January 1 (Wednesday)
2.Carnival – March 3-4 (Monday, Tuesday)
3.Maundy Thursday – April 10 (Thursday)
4.Good Friday – April 11 (Friday)
5.Labor Day – May 1 (Thursday)
6.Constitution Day – July 18 (Friday)
7.Independence Day – August 25 (Monday)
8.All Souls’ Day – November 2 (Saturday)
9.Christmas Day – December 25 (Thursday)
Special Note:
Uruguay has long holiday weekends around Carnival, which is widely celebrated with parades and festivities. Constitution Day and Independence Day are also marked with significant national celebrations.
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