All public holidays in Ecuador 2026
| Day | Date | Public holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Año Nuevo | national | |
| Mon | Carnaval | national | |
| Tue | Carnaval | national | |
| Fri | Viernes Santo | national | |
| Fri | Día del Trabajo | national | |
| Sun | Batalla del Pichincha | national | |
| Mon | Batalla del Pichincha | national | |
| Mon | Primer Grito de Independencia | national | |
| Fri | Independencia de Guayaquil | national | |
| Mon | Día de Difuntos | national | |
| Tue | Independencia de Cuenca | national | |
| Sun | Aniversario de la fundación de Quito regional | regional | |
| Fri | Navidad | national | |
Public holidays, festivals and observances in Ecuador 2026
Special days in January 2026
nationwide public holiday
Special days in February 2026
nationwide public holiday
nationwide public holiday
Special days in April 2026
nationwide public holiday
Special days in May 2026
nationwide public holiday
nationwide public holiday
nationwide public holiday
Special days in August 2026
nationwide public holiday
Special days in October 2026
nationwide public holiday
Special days in November 2026
nationwide public holiday
nationwide public holiday
Special days in December 2026
regional public holiday
ordinary Thursday
nationwide public holiday
👉 Here you can find all public holidays 2027 in Ecuador.
Frequently asked questions about public holidays in Ecuador
What public holidays are there in Ecuador?
The nationwide public holidays in Ecuador in 2026 are Año Nuevo, Carnaval, Viernes Santo, Día del Trabajo, Batalla del Pichincha, Primer Grito de Independencia, Independencia de Guayaquil, Día de Difuntos, Independencia de Cuenca and Navidad.
Is today a public holiday in Ecuador?
Today, 27 September 2026, is not a public holiday in Ecuador. It is an ordinary Sunday.
When is the next public holiday in Ecuador?
The next public holiday in Ecuador is on 9 October 2026: Independencia de Guayaquil, a nationwide public holiday.