Public holidays in Ecuador, 2026
Ecuador has 12 public holidays in 2026. The next one is Día del Primer Grito de Independencia de Quito on 10 August, a Monday. One falls on a weekend, so 11 land on a working day.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | Año Nuevo |
| 16 February | Monday | Carnaval |
| 17 February | Tuesday | Carnaval |
| 2 April | Thursday | Jueves Santo |
| 3 April | Friday | Viernes Santo |
| 1 May | Friday | Día del Trabajador |
| 24 May | Sundayweekend | Batalla del Pichincha |
| 10 August | Monday | Día del Primer Grito de Independencia de Quito |
| 10 September | Thursday | Independencia de Guayaquil |
| 2 November | Monday | Día de los Difuntos |
| 3 November | Tuesday | Independencia de Cuenca |
| 25 December | Friday | Navidad |
Why the weekend count matters
A country's holiday total is the number people quote, but it is not the number they feel. A public holiday that lands on a Saturday is a day off you already had. In 2026, Ecuador's 12 holidays give 11 actual days away from work , because 1 of them fall at the weekend. Some countries move a weekend holiday to the following Monday and some do not; where that happens the dataset records the day the holiday is observed.
Public holiday data from the date-holidays project, CC-BY-3.0. National public holidays only; regional days and observances that are not days off are excluded.
FAQ
How many public holidays does Ecuador have in 2026?
12, of which 11 fall on a working day and 1 on a weekend.
Which public holidays in Ecuador fall on a weekend in 2026?
Batalla del Pichincha (24 May, Sunday).
Are regional holidays included?
No. This lists national public holidays only. Regional days, bank holidays that vary by state or canton, and observances that are not days off are excluded.