Ecuador Public Holidays in 2026
Ecuador has a total of 22 holidays in 2026. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information displayed 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 |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
| New Year's Day holiday | Friday, January 2, 2026 |
| Carnival | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday, April 2, 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 3, 2026 |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 4, 2026 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| Labor Day | Friday, May 1, 2026 |
| The Battle of Pichincha | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Day off for The Battle of Pichincha | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21, 2026 |
| Simón Bolívar's Birthday Memorial | Friday, July 24, 2026 |
| Independence Day | Monday, August 10, 2026 |
| September Equinox | Tuesday, September 22, 2026 |
| Independence of Guayaquil | Friday, October 9, 2026 |
| All Souls' Day | Monday, November 2, 2026 |
| Independence of Cuenca | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
| Foundation of Quito | Sunday, December 6, 2026 |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21, 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31, 2026 |