Ecuador has a total of 26 holidays in 2024. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year's Day
Monday, January 1, 2024 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Carnival
Monday, February 12, 2024 Carnival is a national holiday in Ecuador
March Equinox
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 March Equinox in Ecuador (Quito)
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, March 28, 2024 Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday
Friday, March 29, 2024 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
Saturday, March 30, 2024 Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, March 31, 2024 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Power Outage Holiday
Thursday, April 18, 2024 Power Outage Holiday is a national holiday in Ecuador
Labor Day / May Day
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Day off for Labor Day / May Day
Friday, May 3, 2024 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
The Battle of Pichincha
Friday, May 24, 2024 The Battle of Pichincha is a national holiday in Ecuador
June Solstice
Thursday, June 20, 2024 June Solstice in Ecuador (Quito)
Simón Bolívar's Birthday Memorial
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Simón Bolívar's Birthday Memorial is a observance in Ecuador
Day off for Independence Day
Friday, August 9, 2024 Independence Day is a national holiday in Ecuador
Independence Day
Saturday, August 10, 2024 Independence Day is a national holiday in Ecuador
September Equinox
Sunday, September 22, 2024 September Equinox in Ecuador (Quito)
Independence of Guayaquil
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Independence of Guayaquil is a national holiday in Ecuador
Day off for Independence of Guayaquil
Friday, October 11, 2024 Independence of Guayaquil is a national holiday in Ecuador
Day off for All Souls' Day
Thursday, October 31, 2024 All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
All Souls' Day
Saturday, November 2, 2024 All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Independence of Cuenca
Sunday, November 3, 2024 Independence of Cuenca is a observance in Ecuador
Day off for Independence of Cuenca
Monday, November 4, 2024 Day off for Independence of Cuenca is a national holiday in Ecuador
Foundation of Quito
Friday, December 6, 2024 Foundation of Quito is a local holiday in Ecuador
December Solstice
Saturday, December 21, 2024 December Solstice in Ecuador (Quito)
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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