Public Holidays in Ecuador
Ecuador observes 12 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Ecuador
- Declaration of Independence of QuitoMonday, August 10, 2026
- Independence of GuayaquilThursday, September 10, 2026
- All Souls' DayMonday, November 2, 2026
- Independence of CuencaTuesday, November 3, 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Carnival | Public |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday | Public |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 24 | Sunday | The Battle of Pichincha | Public |
| Jul 24 | Friday | The Birthday of Simón Bolívar | Observance |
| Aug 10 | Monday | Declaration of Independence of Quito | Public |
| Sep 10 | Thursday | Independence of Guayaquil | Public |
| Oct 31 | Saturday | Flag Day | Observance |
| Nov 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day | Public |
| Nov 3 | Tuesday | Independence of Cuenca | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026