Public holidays

🇪🇨Ecuador 2027

Public holidays
11
in 2027
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
4
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
3
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
1
J
2
F
1
M
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
Friday · Año Nuevo
Public
8
Feb
Carnival
Monday · Carnaval
Public
9
Feb
Carnival
Tuesday · Carnaval
Public
26
Mar
Good Friday
Friday
Public
1
May
International Workers' Day
Saturday
Public
24
May
The Battle of Pichincha
Monday · Batalla de Pichincha
Public
10
Aug
Declaration of Independence of Quito
Tuesday · Primer Grito de Independencia
Public
9
Oct
Independence of Guayaquil
Saturday · Independencia de Guayaquil
Public
2
Nov
All Souls' Day
Tuesday · Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos
Public
3
Nov
Independence of Cuenca
Wednesday · Independencia de Cuenca
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Saturday · Día de Navidad
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Ecuador

In 2027, 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 4 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 3 holidays fall 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 2027
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Friday
Carnival
February 8 · Monday
Good Friday
March 26 · Friday
The Battle of Pichincha
May 24 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Ecuador have in 2027?+
Ecuador has 11 official public holidays in 2027, with February being the busiest month (2).
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in Ecuador?+
The first public holiday of 2027 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Ecuador in 2027?+
4 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2027 holidays fall on a weekend in Ecuador?+
3 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: International Workers' Day (May 1), Independence of Guayaquil (October 9), Christmas Day (December 25).