Public holidays in Ecuador, 2026
12 public holidays, 11 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Ecuador drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: All Souls' Day on Monday 2 November.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 16 February | Carnival | Monday |
| 17 February | Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday |
| 2 April | Maundy Thursday | Thursday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 24 May | The Battle of Pichincha | Sunday |
| 10 August | Declaration of Independence of Quito | Monday |
| 10 September | Independence of Guayaquil | Thursday |
| 2 November | All Souls' Day | Monday |
| 3 November | Independence of Cuenca | Tuesday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Ecuador have in 2026?
12 nationwide public holidays, 11 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Ecuador?
All Souls' Day, on Monday 2 November 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.