The term "11 sep feriado chile" is a noun phrase, with "feriado" (holiday) as its core noun, specified by the date "11 sep" (September 11) and the location "Chile." It refers to the historical status of September 11th as a public holiday in Chile, which was established to commemorate the 1973 coup d'tat. However, this day is no longer an official national holiday in the country.
The holiday was officially instituted during the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet under the name "Da de la Liberacin Nacional" (Day of National Liberation). It marked the date in 1973 when the armed forces, led by Pinochet, overthrew the democratically elected government of President Salvador Allende. Following Chile's transition to democracy, the holiday became a point of significant political and social contention. In 1998, as a measure of national reconciliation, the public holiday on September 11 was officially eliminated and replaced with the "Da de la Unidad Nacional" (Day of National Unity), which was observed on the first Monday of September. This replacement holiday was itself abolished in 2002.
Consequently, September 11th is not a "feriado" or public holiday in contemporary Chile. The date remains a deeply divisive and solemn anniversary. For many, it is a day of mourning and remembrance for the victims of human rights abuses committed during the dictatorship. For others, particularly supporters of the former military regime, it is a date of historical significance. The day is now characterized by political demonstrations, commemorative acts, and social discourse rather than a national holiday celebration.
