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Public Holidays in Ecuador — 2026

Ecuador observes 11 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.

DateHolidayLocal nameScope
Thursday, January 1, 2026New Year's DayAño NuevoNationwide
Monday, February 16, 2026CarnivalCarnavalNationwide
Tuesday, February 17, 2026CarnivalCarnavalNationwide
Friday, April 3, 2026Good FridayNationwide
Friday, May 1, 2026International Workers' DayNationwide
Sunday, May 24, 2026The Battle of PichinchaBatalla de PichinchaNationwide
Monday, August 10, 2026Declaration of Independence of QuitoPrimer Grito de IndependenciaNationwide
Friday, October 9, 2026Independence of GuayaquilIndependencia de GuayaquilNationwide
Monday, November 2, 2026All Souls' DayDía de los Difuntos, Día de MuertosNationwide
Tuesday, November 3, 2026Independence of CuencaIndependencia de CuencaNationwide
Friday, December 25, 2026Christmas DayDía de NavidadNationwide

Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)

MonthWorking days
January21
February18
March22
April21
May20
June22
July23
August20
September22
October21
November19
December22

2027 holidays preview

DateHoliday
Friday, January 1, 2027New Year's Day
Monday, February 8, 2027Carnival
Tuesday, February 9, 2027Carnival
Friday, March 26, 2027Good Friday
Saturday, May 1, 2027International Workers' Day
Monday, May 24, 2027The Battle of Pichincha
Tuesday, August 10, 2027Declaration of Independence of Quito
Saturday, October 9, 2027Independence of Guayaquil
Tuesday, November 2, 2027All Souls' Day
Wednesday, November 3, 2027Independence of Cuenca
Saturday, December 25, 2027Christmas Day
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.