National Holidays in South America 2022

South America is a continent with many diverse cultures and traditions. Each country has its own national holidays that reflect their unique history and heritage. These holidays are a great opportunity for visitors to experience South America’s culture, food, and hospitality. In this post, we’ll take a look at the national holidays in South America that will be celebrated in 2022.

Argentina

Argentina celebrates several national holidays in 2022:

• New Year’s Day: January 1st
• Carnival: February 28th – March 1st
• Memorial Day: March 24th
• Good Friday: April 15th
• Labor Day: May 1st
• Revolution Day: May 25th
• Independence Day: July 9th
• Flag Day: June 20th
• Death of General San Martin: August 15th
• Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity: October 10th
• National Sovereignty Day: November 21st
• Immaculate Conception: December 8th
• Christmas: December 25th

Brazil

Brazil celebrates several national holidays in 2022:

• New Year’s Day: January 1st
• Carnival: February 28th – March 1st
• Tiradentes Day: April 21st
• Labor Day: May 1st
• Corpus Christi: June 16th
• Independence Day: September 7th
• Nossa Senhora Aparecida (Patron Saint of Brazil Day): October 12th
• All Souls Day: November 2nd
• Republic Day: November 15th
• Christmas: December 25th

Chile

Chile celebrates several national holidays in 2022:

• New Year’s Day: January 1st
• Labor Day: May 1st
• Glorias Navales: May 21st
• Indigenous Peoples Day: June 21st
• Assumption Day: August 15th
• Independence Day: September 18th
• Day of the Armed Forces: September 19th
• Day of the Meeting of Two Worlds: October 12th
• All Saints Day: November 1st
• Immaculate Conception: December 8th
• Christmas: December 25th

Colombia

Colombia celebrates several national holidays in 2022:

• New Year’s Day: January 1st
• Epiphany Day: January 6th
• Saint Joseph’s Day: March 19th
• Palm Sunday: April 10th
• Good Friday: April 15th
• Labor Day: May 1st
• Ascension Day: May 26th
• Corpus Christi: June 16th
• Sacred Heart: June 17th
• Feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul: June 29th
• Independence Day: July 20th
• Battle of Boyaca Day: August 7th
• Assumption Day: August 15th
• Discovery of America: October 12th
• All Saints Day: November 1st
• Independence of Cartagena: November 14th
• Immaculate Conception: December 8th
• Christmas: December 25th

Peru

Peru celebrates several national holidays in 2022:

• New Year’s Day: January 1st
• Epiphany Day: January 6th
• Carnival: February 28th – March 1st
• Maria Reiche Day: April 15th
• Labor Day: May 1st
• Battle of Pichincha: May 24th
• Saint Peter and Saint Paul Day: June 29th
• Independence Day: July 28th
• Saint Rosa of Lima: August 30th
• National Holidays of Peru: October 8th
• All Saints Day: November 1st
• Immaculate Conception: December 8th
• Christmas: December 25th

In conclusion, South America is a continent full of diverse cultures and traditions. Each country celebrates their own national holidays that reflect their heritage and identity. Visitors to these countries can experience the local customs, food, and hospitality during these celebrations. Make sure to check the calendar of national holidays in South America before planning your trip!