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Holiday Calendar
Holidays in 2026 — Ecuador
Official public holidays and observances for Ecuador in 2026, presented in an easy-to-scan table.
| Date | Local Name | English Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January 1, 2026
Thursday
|
Año Nuevo | New Year's Day | Public |
|
February 16, 2026
Monday
|
Carnaval | Carnival | Public |
|
February 17, 2026
Tuesday
|
Carnaval | Carnival | Public |
|
April 3, 2026
Friday
|
Good Friday | Good Friday | Public |
|
May 1, 2026
Friday
|
International Workers' Day | International Workers' Day | Public |
|
May 24, 2026
Sunday
|
Batalla de Pichincha | The Battle of Pichincha | Public |
|
August 10, 2026
Monday
|
Primer Grito de Independencia | Declaration of Independence of Quito | Public |
|
October 9, 2026
Friday
|
Independencia de Guayaquil | Independence of Guayaquil | Public |
|
November 2, 2026
Monday
|
Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos | All Souls' Day | Public |
|
November 3, 2026
Tuesday
|
Independencia de Cuenca | Independence of Cuenca | Public |
|
December 25, 2026
Friday
|
Día de Navidad | Christmas Day | Public |