Ecuador public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Ecuador): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 12
- On a weekend
- 1
- Long weekends
- 6
Ecuador public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| February 16 | Monday | Carnival |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday |
| April 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | The Battle of Pichincha |
| August 10 | Monday | Declaration of Independence of Quito |
| September 10 | Thursday | Independence of Guayaquil |
| November 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day |
| November 3 | Tuesday | Independence of Cuenca |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- February 14 – February 174 days off
- April 2 – April 54 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- August 8 – August 103 days off
- September 10 – September 134 days off · if you take Friday September 11 off
- October 31 – November 34 days off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| July 24 | Friday | The Birthday of Simón Bolívar |
| October 31 | Saturday | Flag Day |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Ecuador have in 2026?
Ecuador has 12 public holidays in 2026; 1 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Ecuador?
Next public holiday (Ecuador): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Ecuador has 6 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.