The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is observed in Chile every July 16 as a public holiday, having been established in 2007 to replace the official holiday of Corpus Christi. This day honors Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the patroness of the Carmelite Order, which traces its origins to Christian hermits living on Mount Carmel in the Holy Land during the late 12th to early 13th centuries. The Carmelite Monastery in Haifa, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is a notable location linked to this tradition. The Carmelite Order faced challenges in the late 17th century but saw a revival in the late 19th century, leading to the establishment of monasteries across Europe and America, including Chile. The full name of the holiday is Solemnidad de la Virgen del Carmen, Reina y Patrona de Chile, although it is commonly referred to by a shorter title. The celebration reflects the deep veneration of the Virgin Mary in Chilean culture.