World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Ecuador, 2026
Holiday dates12vs 2025: -4
On weekdays11not on the weekend
On the weekend1weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days8
World rank161 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Mon | Carnival |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Tue | Carnival |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Labor Day |
| May 24, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | The Battle of Pichincha |
| May 25, 2026 | Mon | The Battle of Pichincha (observed) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Mon | Declaration of Independence of Quito |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Fri | Independence of Guayaquil |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Mon | All Souls' Day |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Tue | Independence of Cuenca |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 – Feb 17, 2026 | 4 days | Carnival |
| Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 5, 2026 | 3 days | Good Friday |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| May 23, 2026 – May 25, 2026 | 3 days | The Battle of Pichincha・The Battle of Pichincha (observed) |
| Aug 8, 2026 – Aug 10, 2026 | 3 days | Declaration of Independence of Quito |
| Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026 | 3 days | Independence of Guayaquil |
| Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 3, 2026 | 4 days | All Souls' Day・Independence of Cuenca |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 3 days | Christmas Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- − All Souls' Day (observed)
- − Declaration of Independence of Quito (observed)
- − Independence of Guayaquil (observed)
- − Labor Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.