Calendars
Public holidays in Ecuador 2026
12 public holidays; 11 fall on a working day. The weekend in Ecuador is Saturday and Sunday.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Monday | Carnival |
| Tuesday | Carnival |
| Friday | Good Friday |
| Friday | Labor Day |
| Sunday | The Battle of Pichinchaweekend |
| Monday | The Battle of Pichinchaobserved |
| Monday | Declaration of Independence of Quito |
| Friday | Independence of Guayaquil |
| Monday | All Souls' Day |
| Tuesday | Independence of Cuenca |
| Friday | Christmas Day |
Notes
Observed means the day off is moved, usually to the next Monday, because the holiday falls on a weekend.
Only nationwide public holidays are listed. Regions, employers and schools may add others. See also the 2026 calendar and time in Ecuador. Source: holidays 0.108 (github.com/vacanza/holidays), MIT.