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Public holidays in Ecuador in 2026
Ecuador has 12 public holidays in 2026. 1 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. February has the most with 2.
2026 public holiday dates in Ecuador
| 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
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
Carnival: Mon 16 FebruaryGood Friday: Fri 3 AprilLabour Day: Fri 1 MayDeclaration of Independence of Quito: Mon 10 AugustAll Souls' Day: Mon 2 NovemberChristmas Day: Fri 25 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
The Battle of Pichincha: Sunday 24 May 2026