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2026 Ecuador Holidays

See public holidays in Ecuador for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

11

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

February

2 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Declaration of Independence of Quito

45 days away

About Ecuador holidays in 2026

In 2026, Ecuador observes 11 holidays. The year begins with New Year's Day on January 1st. February features the vibrant Carnival celebrations. Good Friday is observed in April, followed by International Workers' Day and The Battle of Pichincha in May. August marks the Declaration of Independence of Quito, and October celebrates the Independence of Guayaquil. The year concludes with All Souls' Day and Independence of Cuenca in November, and Christmas Day in December.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
February 16, 2026MondayCarnival
February 17, 2026TuesdayCarnival
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
May 1, 2026FridayInternational Workers' Day
May 24, 2026SundayThe Battle of Pichincha
August 10, 2026MondayDeclaration of Independence of Quito
October 9, 2026FridayIndependence of Guayaquil
November 2, 2026MondayAll Souls' Day
November 3, 2026TuesdayIndependence of Cuenca
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

Planning around Ecuador holidays in 2026

  • Most holidays are observed nationwide.
  • Check specific dates for Carnival, as it can vary.
  • Observe the concentration of holidays in November.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Ecuador's holiday calendar shows a notable concentration of observances in the first half of the year, particularly in February with Carnival and in May with two significant national holidays. The latter half of the year also sees clusters, with November featuring three holidays within a short span.

There are several periods with no public holidays, notably March, June, July, and September. This creates distinct busy and quiet phases throughout the year, with the year-end holidays providing a final period of observance.

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