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Ecuador Public Holidays 2026

Q: What is the next public holiday in Ecuador?

The next public holiday in Ecuador is The Battle of Pichincha on May 24, 2026.

Q: Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Ecuador?

Yes, New Year's Day is listed as an official public holiday in Ecuador in 2026.

Official national and public holidays for Ecuador in 2026.

Ecuador packs more natural and cultural diversity into its small landmass than almost any country on Earth. Straddling the equator on South America's Pacific coast, it encompasses four completely distinct worlds: the snow-capped volcanoes and indigenous market towns of the Andes highlands; the lush, biodiverse Amazon rainforest of the Oriente region; the Pacific coast beaches and mangrove wetlands; and —…

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2026

Upcoming Holiday

The Battle of Pichincha

Sunday, May 24, 2026

In 3 days

Date	Local Name	English Name	Type
Jan 1, 2026 Thursday	Año Nuevo	New Year's Day	Public
Feb 16, 2026 Monday	Carnaval	Carnival	Public
Feb 17, 2026 Tuesday	Carnaval	Carnival	Public
Apr 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
Aug 10, 2026 Monday	Primer Grito de Independencia	Declaration of Independence of Quito	Public
Oct 9, 2026 Friday	Independencia de Guayaquil	Independence of Guayaquil	Public
Nov 2, 2026 Monday	Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos	All Souls' Day	Public
Nov 3, 2026 Tuesday	Independencia de Cuenca	Independence of Cuenca	Public
Dec 25, 2026 Friday	Día de Navidad	Christmas Day	Public

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Ecuador have in 2026?

Ecuador has 11 public holidays in 2026.

What is the next public holiday in Ecuador?

The next public holiday in Ecuador is The Battle of Pichincha on May 24, 2026.

Are banks closed on public holidays in Ecuador?

Yes, banks and government offices are typically closed on national public holidays in Ecuador. ATMs remain accessible.

Do shops open on public holidays in Ecuador?

This varies. In major cities, shops may remain open on some holidays, while smaller towns and rural areas often close on national public holidays in Ecuador.

Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Ecuador?

Yes, New Year's Day is listed as an official public holiday in Ecuador in 2026.

Are public holidays paid days off in Ecuador?

In Ecuador, national public holidays are generally considered paid days off for employees. Specific rules may vary by employment contract and sector.

Are there long weekends in Ecuador in 2026?

Long weekends occur when a public holiday falls on a Friday or Monday. Check the holiday calendar above to identify these dates in Ecuador for 2026.

Do public holidays in Ecuador affect travel and transport?

Yes. On major public holidays in Ecuador, public transport may run on reduced schedules and many businesses may be closed or operate reduced hours.