Public Holidays in Ecuador, 2026
Ecuador observes 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026, 1 of which falls on the weekend. The table below lists every date the holiday calendar records.
- Public holidays
- 11
- On a weekend
- 1
- Regional only
- 0
- Business days 2026
- 251
Nationwide
Ecuador holiday calendar 2026
Dates marked nationwide are days off across Ecuador. Entries showing a region count, or an observance type, are not deducted from business day calculations.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 16 February 2026 | Monday | Carnival | Nationwide |
| 17 February 2026 | Tuesday | Carnival | Nationwide |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | International Workers' Day | Nationwide |
| 24 May 2026 | Sunday(weekend) | The Battle of Pichincha | Nationwide |
| 10 August 2026 | Monday | Declaration of Independence of Quito | Nationwide |
| 9 October 2026 | Friday | Independence of Guayaquil | Nationwide |
| 2 November 2026 | Monday | All Souls' Day | Nationwide |
| 3 November 2026 | Tuesday | Independence of Cuenca | Nationwide |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Which holidays actually give a day off in 2026?
10 of Ecuador's 11 nationwide public holidays land on a working day in 2026, so those are the ones that shorten the working year. The remaining 1 fall on Saturday and Sunday: The Battle of Pichincha (24 May 2026).
After removing weekends and holidays, 2026 leaves 251 business days in Ecuador.
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