Holidays and Observances in Ecuador for 2026

What are the main holidays in Ecuador? As with most countries, national holidays in Ecuador generally mark religious, quasi-religious or patriotic occasions. Below is a listing of all public holidays in Ecuador. Add these holidays to a calendar using our calendar maker. Click on any holiday below for more details and dates for the next 10 years.

2026 ECUADOR HOLIDAYS

DateDayHoliday NameHoliday Type
JANUARY
Jan 1ThursdayNew Years DayNational
FEBRUARY
Feb 16MondayCarnivalNational
Feb 17TuesdayCarnivalNational
APRIL
Apr 2ThursdayHoly ThursdayObservance
Apr 3FridayGood FridayNational
Apr 4SaturdayHoly SaturdayObservance
Apr 5SundayEaster SundayObservance
MAY
May 1FridayMay Day / Labour DayNational
May 24SundayThe Battle of PichinchaNational
May 25MondayDay off for Battle of PichinchaNational
JULY
Jul 24FridaySimón Bolívars Birthday MemorialObservance
AUGUST
Aug 10MondayIndependence DayNational
OCTOBER
Oct 9FridayIndependence of GuayaquilNational
NOVEMBER
Nov 2MondayAll Souls DayNational
Nov 3TuesdayIndependence of CuencaNational
DECEMBER
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayNational
Dec 31ThursdayNew Years EveObservance