Public Holidays in Ecuador
Every public holiday in Ecuador for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
All Souls' Day · Monday, November 2, 2026
Ecuador public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | Año Nuevo | Public |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Carnaval | Public |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Carnaval | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | International Workers' Day | Public |
| May 24 | Sunday | Batalla de Pichincha | Public |
| Aug 10 | Monday | Primer Grito de Independencia | Public |
| Oct 9 | Friday | Independencia de Guayaquil | Public |
| Nov 2 | Monday | Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos | Public |
| Nov 3 | Tuesday | Independencia de Cuenca | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Día de Navidad | Public |
Ecuador public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | Año Nuevo | Public |
| Feb 8 | Monday | Carnaval | Public |
| Feb 9 | Tuesday | Carnaval | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | International Workers' Day | Public |
| May 24 | Monday | Batalla de Pichincha | Public |
| Aug 10 | Tuesday | Primer Grito de Independencia | Public |
| Oct 9 | Saturday | Independencia de Guayaquil | Public |
| Nov 2 | Tuesday | Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos | Public |
| Nov 3 | Wednesday | Independencia de Cuenca | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Día de Navidad | Public |
Ecuador public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | Año Nuevo | Public |
| Feb 28 | Monday | Carnaval | Public |
| Feb 29 | Tuesday | Carnaval | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | International Workers' Day | Public |
| May 24 | Wednesday | Batalla de Pichincha | Public |
| Aug 10 | Thursday | Primer Grito de Independencia | Public |
| Oct 9 | Monday | Independencia de Guayaquil | Public |
| Nov 2 | Thursday | Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos | Public |
| Nov 3 | Friday | Independencia de Cuenca | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Día de Navidad | Public |
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About holidays in Ecuador
This page lists Ecuador's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Ecuador?
Ecuador has 11 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Ecuador?
All Souls' Day on Monday, November 2, 2026 — 6 days away.
Are all holidays in Ecuador nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.