Public holidays

🇪🇨Ecuador 2026

Public holidays
11
in 2026
Next holiday
Declaration of Independence of Quito
in 56d
Long weekends
7
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
1
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
1
J
2
F
M
1
A
2
M
J
J
1
A
S
1
O
2
N
1
D
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
1
Jan
New Year's Day
Thursday · Año Nuevo
165d ago Public
16
Feb
Carnival
Monday · Carnaval
119d ago Public
17
Feb
Carnival
Tuesday · Carnaval
118d ago Public
3
Apr
Good Friday
Friday
73d ago Public
1
May
International Workers' Day
Friday
45d ago Public
24
May
The Battle of Pichincha
Sunday · Batalla de Pichincha
22d ago Public
10
Aug
Declaration of Independence of Quito
Monday · Primer Grito de Independencia
in 56d Public
9
Oct
Independence of Guayaquil
Friday · Independencia de Guayaquil
in 116d Public
2
Nov
All Souls' Day
Monday · Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos
in 140d Public
3
Nov
Independence of Cuenca
Tuesday · Independencia de Cuenca
in 141d Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Friday · Día de Navidad
in 193d Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Ecuador

In 2026, Ecuador has 11 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is February, with 2. 4 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 7 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from The Battle of Pichincha (May 24) to Declaration of Independence of Quito (August 10): 78 days.

The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is Christmas Day (December 25).

Long weekends in 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Carnival
February 16 · Monday
Good Friday
April 3 · Friday
International Workers' Day
May 1 · Friday
Declaration of Independence of Quito
August 10 · Monday
Independence of Guayaquil
October 9 · Friday
All Souls' Day
November 2 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Ecuador have in 2026?+
Ecuador has 11 official public holidays in 2026, with February being the busiest month (2).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Ecuador?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Ecuador in 2026?+
7 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Ecuador?+
1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday: The Battle of Pichincha (May 24).