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Is today a public holiday in Ecuador?

Today is a normal Saturday in Ecuador. The next public holiday is All Souls' Day on Monday 2 November 2026, in 16 days.

Saturday 17 October 2026, America/Guayaquil time

Ecuador, this month public holiday

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Is tomorrow a public holiday in Ecuador?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Ecuador.

Next public holiday in Ecuador

All Souls' Day on Monday 2 November 2026, in 16 days. The last one was Independence of Guayaquil on 10 September 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in Ecuador

Holiday	Date	When
All Souls' Day	Monday 2 November 2026	in 16 days
Independence of Cuenca	Tuesday 3 November 2026	in 17 days
Christmas Day	Friday 25 December 2026	in 69 days
New Year's Day	Friday 1 January 2027	in 76 days
Carnival	Monday 8 February 2027	in 114 days
Shrove Tuesday	Tuesday 9 February 2027	in 115 days

Public holidays in Ecuador in 2026

Ecuador has 12 public holidays in 2026. 1 fall on a weekend. 3 are still ahead.

Date	Day	Holiday
1 January 2026	Thursday	New Year's Day
16 February 2026	Monday	Carnival
17 February 2026	Tuesday	Shrove Tuesday
2 April 2026	Thursday	Maundy Thursday
3 April 2026	Friday	Good Friday
1 May 2026	Friday	Labour Day
24 May 2026	Sundayweekend	The Battle of Pichincha
10 August 2026	Monday	Declaration of Independence of Quito
10 September 2026	Thursday	Independence of Guayaquil
2 November 2026	Monday	All Souls' Day
3 November 2026	Tuesday	Independence of Cuenca
25 December 2026	Friday	Christmas Day

Long weekends in Ecuador in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

All Souls' Day: Mon 2 NovemberChristmas Day: Fri 25 December

Public holidays in Ecuador in 2027

Ecuador has 12 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in Ecuador

Is today a public holiday in Ecuador?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Ecuador, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in Ecuador?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Ecuador.

What is the next public holiday in Ecuador?

The next public holiday in Ecuador is All Souls' Day on Monday 2 November 2026, in 16 days.

How many public holidays does Ecuador have in 2026?

Ecuador has 12 public holidays in 2026. 1 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 3 are still to come this year.

Does Ecuador move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Our data lists no substitute days for Ecuador in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.