Chile
Chile guarantees 15 working days of leave/year (Labour Code art. 67). Maternity 30 wks (Postnatal Parental up to 24 wks), paternity 5 days.
Annual paid leave
Labour Code art. 67Labour Code art. 67: 15 working days (= ~21 cal., weekend in count). +1 day every 3 yrs after 10 yrs.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 15 j hábiles | 100% | CT |
| 10+ yrs | +1 j/3 ans | 100% | CT |
Public holidays
17 holidays17 holidays (8 fixed + 9 movable/religious). Plus regional festejos in some regions.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ene | Año Nuevo | All | — |
| Mar-Apr | Viernes Santo + Sábado Santo | All | Variable |
| 1 may | Día del Trabajo | All | — |
| 21 may | Glorias Navales | All | — |
| June | San Pedro y San Pablo | All | Trasladable |
| 16 jul | Día de la Virgen del Carmen | All | — |
| 15 ago | Asunción | All | — |
| 18 sep | Día de la Independencia | All | Fiestas Patrias |
| 19 sep | Día de las Glorias del Ejército | All | — |
| 12 oct | Encuentro de Dos Mundos | All | — |
| 31 oct | Día de las Iglesias Evangélicas | All | — |
| 1 nov | Día de Todos los Santos | All | — |
| 8 dic | Inmaculada Concepción | All | — |
| 25 dic | Navidad | All | — |
Sick leave
100% SILNo waiting if > 3 days. SIL (Sick Allowance) at 100% via FONASA or Isapre (per affiliation).
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| If > 3 days | 0 j | 100% | FONASA/Isapre |
| If ≤ 3 days | 3 j | Variable | CT |
Maternity, paternity, parental
30 wks matPre-natal 6 wks + post-natal 12 wks + Postnatal Parental 12 wks (full) or 18 wks (half). Total = 30 wks. Paternity 5 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-natal | 6 sem | 100% | CT |
| Post-natal | 12 sem | 100% | CT |
| PNP | 12-24 sem | 100% (cap) | Ley 20.545 |
| Paternity | 5 j | 100% | CT |
Special leaves
Labour Code art. 66Labour Code art. 66: marriage 5 days, bereavement 7 days (spouse/child), 3 days (parents), birth 5 days, blood donor 4h.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 5 j | 100% | CT |
| Bereavement | 3-7 j | 100% | CT |
Information current as of last update. This guide does not replace local legal advice. For specific situations, consult a labor lawyer in the relevant country.
Centralize Chile absence management
Illizeo applies Labour Code + FONASA/Isapre + 24-wk PNP + 17 holidays.
Book a meeting← Back to the guide
