Ecuador Holidays 2026
Complete list of holidays and observances in Ecuador for the year 2026.
January
Thu 1
New Year's Day
Public holiday
February
Mon 16
Carnival
Public holiday
Tue 17
Carnival
Public holiday
April
Thu 2
Maundy Thursday
Observance
Fri 3
Good Friday
Public holiday
Sat 4
Holy Saturday
Observance
Sun 5
Easter Sunday
Observance
May
Fri 1
Labor Day / May Day
Public holiday
Sun 24
The Battle of Pichincha
Public holiday
Mon 25
Day off for The Battle of Pichincha
Public holiday
July
Fri 24
Simón Bolívar's Birthday Memorial
Observance
August
Mon 10
Independence Day
Public holiday
October
Fri 9
Independence of Guayaquil
Public holiday
November
Mon 2
All Souls' Day
Public holiday
Tue 3
Independence of Cuenca
Public holiday
December
Fri 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday
Thu 31
New Year's Eve
Observance