National holidays of Ecuador in 2026
This page contains a calendar of all 2026 public holidays for Ecuador. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.
| Day | Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Jan. 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | |
| Monday | Feb. 16, 2026 | Carnival | |
| Friday | March 20, 2026 | March Equinox | |
| Thursday | April 2, 2026 | Maundy Thursday | |
| Friday | April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | |
| Saturday | April 4, 2026 | Holy Saturday | |
| Sunday | April 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday | |
| Friday | May 1, 2026 | Labor Day / May Day | |
| Sunday | May 24, 2026 | The Battle of Pichincha | |
| Sunday | June 21, 2026 | June Solstice | |
| Friday | July 24, 2026 | Simón Bolívar's Birthday Memorial | |
| Monday | Aug. 10, 2026 | Independence Day | |
| Tuesday | Sept. 22, 2026 | September Equinox | |
| Friday | Oct. 9, 2026 | Independence of Guayaquil | |
| Monday | Nov. 2, 2026 | All Soul's Day | |
| Tuesday | Nov. 3, 2026 | Independence of Cuenca | |
| Sunday | Dec. 6, 2026 | Foundation of Quito | |
| Monday | Dec. 21, 2026 | December Solstice | |
| Friday | Dec. 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | |
| Thursday | Dec. 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve |
Public Holidays
- Ecuador public holidays by years
- Public holidays in other countries