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Ecuador
Ecuador celebrates Independence Day on August 10, Battle of Pichincha on May 24, and Carnival with elaborate water fights, alongside Catholic holidays.
Key Information
- Capital
- Quito
- Timezone
- America/Guayaquil
- Languages
- Spanish
- Public Holidays
- 12
- Currency
- USD
- ISO Code
- EC
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1 | Thursday | 🎆 New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Feb. 16 | Monday | 🎭 Carnival(Carnaval) | Cultural Celebration |
| April 3 | Friday | ✝️ Good Friday | Religious Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labor Day | Public Holiday |
| May 24 | Sunday | The Battle of Pichincha | Public Holiday |
| Aug. 10 | Monday | Declaration of Independence of Quito | Public Holiday |
| Oct. 9 | Friday | Independence of Guayaquil | Public Holiday |
| Nov. 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day | Public Holiday |
| Nov. 3 | Tuesday | Independence of Cuenca | Public Holiday |
| Dec. 25 | Friday | 🎄 Christmas Day(Christmas) | Religious Holiday |
Long Weekends 2026
#1
4:1
New Year's Day
Take 1 → Get 4 days
#2
Free!
All Souls' Day
4 days off — free
#3
9:3
All Souls' Day
Take 3 → Get 9 days
All Holidays (11)
All Souls' Day
Public Holiday
Public
Carnival(Carnaval)
Cultural Celebration
Public
Christmas Day(Christmas)
Religious Holiday
Public
Day of the Dead(Día de los Muertos)
Cultural Celebration
Declaration of Independence of Quito
Public Holiday
Public
Good Friday
Religious Holiday
Public
Independence of Cuenca
Public Holiday
Public
Independence of Guayaquil
Public Holiday
Public
Labor Day
Public Holiday
Public
New Year's Day
Public Holiday
Public
The Battle of Pichincha
Public Holiday
Public