The 2026 diplomatic calendar

The diplomatic year does not follow the school or commercial calendar. It is moved by each country’s national day, which embassies celebrate with receptions open to authorities, the diplomatic corps and the press.

Some fixed dates that structure the agenda in Santiago:

• February: Japan (Emperor’s birthday, 23).
• April: Netherlands (King’s Day, 27).
• June: Italy (2), United Kingdom (King’s birthday), Russia (12).
• July: United States (4), France (14, Bastille).
• August: India (15), Ecuador (10), Bolivia (6), Uruguay (25).
• September: Brazil (7), Mexico (16), Chile (18, National Day).
• October: China (1), Germany (3, Unity), Spain (12, Hispanity).
• November: Belgium (15), Poland (11).
• December: Finland (6).

Each mission confirms the venue and time of its reception weeks in advance, and the fixed dates repeat year after year. Movable ones, such as the King’s Birthday in the United Kingdom, are announced each season.