Public holidays in Ecuador
Ecuador has 12 public holidays in 2026. The table below also lists the other days observed there, such as bank and school holidays.
- 12 Public
- 4 Observance
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| February 16 | Monday | Carnival | Public |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday | Public |
| April 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 24 | Sunday | The Battle of Pichincha | Public |
| July 24 | Friday | The Birthday of Simón Bolívar | Observance |
| August 10 | Monday | Declaration of Independence of Quito | Public |
| September 10 | Thursday | Independence of Guayaquil | Public |
| October 31 | Saturday | Flag Day | Observance |
| November 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day | Public |
| November 3 | Tuesday | Independence of Cuenca | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Ecuador have in 2026?
- Ecuador has 12 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in Ecuador in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in Ecuador fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 1 of them: The Battle of Pichincha.