Ecuador Public Holidays in 2016
Ecuador has a total of 20 holidays in 2016. 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 |
Friday, January 1, 2016 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Carnival |
Monday, February 8, 2016 | Carnival is a national holiday in Ecuador |
| March Equinox |
Sunday, March 20, 2016 | March Equinox in Ecuador (Quito) |
| Maundy Thursday |
Thursday, March 24, 2016 | Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday. |
| Good Friday |
Friday, March 25, 2016 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Holy Saturday |
Saturday, March 26, 2016 | Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, March 27, 2016 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Labor Day / May Day |
Sunday, May 1, 2016 | 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 27, 2016 | The Battle of Pichincha is a national holiday in Ecuador |
| June Solstice |
Monday, June 20, 2016 | June Solstice in Ecuador (Quito) |
| Simón Bolívar's Birthday Memorial |
Sunday, July 24, 2016 | Simón Bolívar's Birthday Memorial is a observance in Ecuador |
| Independence Day |
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 | Independence Day is a national holiday in Ecuador |
| September Equinox |
Thursday, September 22, 2016 | September Equinox in Ecuador (Quito) |
| Independence of Guayaquil |
Sunday, October 9, 2016 | Independence of Guayaquil is a national holiday in Ecuador |
| All Souls' Day |
Wednesday, November 2, 2016 | All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead. |
| Independence of Cuenca |
Thursday, November 3, 2016 | Independence of Cuenca is a national holiday in Ecuador |
| Foundation of Quito |
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 | Foundation of Quito is a local holiday in Ecuador |
| December Solstice |
Wednesday, December 21, 2016 | December Solstice in Ecuador (Quito) |
| Christmas Day |
Sunday, December 25, 2016 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| New Year's Eve |
Saturday, December 31, 2016 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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