# Chilean economic activity during holiday seasons > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chilean-economic-activity-during-holiday-seasons > Updated: 2026-09-08T10:58:48.000Z. Sources: 35. Developments: 5. As Chile approaches the Fiestas Patrias celebrations, economic activity is expected to increase through both employment and consumer spending. ManpowerGroup Chile projects the creation of nearly 2,000 temporary jobs nationwide to support retail and logistics, with approximately 1,800 vacancies expected for roles such as cashiers, store operators, and warehouse workers. Monthly liquid salaries for these positions are projected to range from $340,000 for part-time roles to $750,000 for full-time positions. Recent data regarding holiday bonuses (aguinaldo) shows varying trends. While earlier projections suggested 62% of workers would receive a bonus, a Randstad survey indicates that 57% of workers are expected to receive one, a 3 percentage point decrease from the previous year. Among recipients, 34% expect more than $90,000, 37% expect between $50,000 and $90,000, and 29% expect less than $50,000. For the 43% of professionals not receiving a bonus, reasons include company policy, budget constraints, or the economic climate; some employers are substituting cash with gift cards, food boxes, or time off. In the public sector, more than 31,000 pensioners will receive a government-mandated ‘Aguinaldo de Fiestas Patrias’ of $25,280, with an additional $12,969 for those with registered dependents. Furthermore, over 6,000 individuals will see an increase in their Universal Guaranteed Pension (PGU) to $250,275. Ongoing pension reforms include an automatic increase in the PGU for individuals aged 75 to 81. In the O’Higgins and Antofagasta regions, thousands of beneficiaries will benefit from this increase, which raises the maximum amount to $250,275. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Social security and public sector shifts in Argentina, Chile, and the US Argentina, Chile, and the US report significant shifts in social security: Argentina faces massive public sector job cuts alongside inflation-adjusted pension increases, while Chile and the US see pension hikes 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chile-fiestas-patrias-bonus-schedules-and-rules-announced ### 2026-09-04: Chilean workers and pensioners receive varying Fiestas Patrias benefits Chilean workers and pensioners face varying financial benefits for Fiestas Patrias, with 57% of employees receiving bonuses and over 31,000 pensioners receiving government holiday payments. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-workers-and-pensioners-receive-varying-fiestas-patrias-benefits ### 2026-08-27: Chilean labor market sees bonus trends and 1,800 new seasonal jobs Chilean workers expect holiday bonuses for Fiestas Patrias, with 62% receiving payments to cover celebrations or debt, while 1,800 temporary jobs are opening in retail and logistics sectors. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-labor-market-sees-bonus-trends-and-1800-new-seasonal-jobs ### 2026-08-24: Chilean financial experts advise early budgeting for Fiestas Patrias Financial experts advise Chilean families to plan their Fiestas Patrias budgets in August to avoid impulsive spending and debt during the September holiday season. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-financial-experts-advise-early-budgeting-for-fiestas-patrias ### 2026-08-03: Chile to create nearly 2,000 temporary jobs for Día del Niño and Fiestas Patrias ManpowerGroup Chile expects about 450 temporary jobs for Día del Niño and 1,500 for Fiestas Patrias, offering wages from 340,000 to 1.2 million pesos and targeting both experienced and new workers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chile-to-create-nearly-2000-temporary-jobs-for-da-del-nio-and-fiestas-patrias --- Cite as: Chilean economic activity during holiday seasons. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chilean-economic-activity-during-holiday-seasons