Public holidays
Ecuador: 12 public holiday dates in 2026 (12 days off) and 17 in 2027 (17 days off), with 250 working days in 2026 and 247 in 2027. National holidays only: regional ones are not included.
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | 2026-W01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Monday 16 February 2026 | 2026-W08 | Carnival | Yes |
| Tuesday 17 February 2026 | 2026-W08 | Carnival | Yes |
| Friday 3 April 2026 | 2026-W14 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Friday 1 May 2026 | 2026-W18 | Labor Day | Yes |
| Sunday 24 May 2026 | 2026-W21 | The Battle of Pichincha | Yes |
| Monday 25 May 2026 | 2026-W22 | The Battle of Pichincha | Yes |
| Monday 10 August 2026 | 2026-W33 | Declaration of Independence of Quito | Yes |
| Friday 9 October 2026 | 2026-W41 | Independence of Guayaquil | Yes |
| Monday 2 November 2026 | 2026-W45 | All Souls' Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 3 November 2026 | 2026-W45 | Independence of Cuenca | Yes |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | 2026-W52 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January 2027 | 2026-W53 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Monday 8 February 2027 | 2027-W06 | Carnival | Yes |
| Tuesday 9 February 2027 | 2027-W06 | Carnival | Yes |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | 2027-W12 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Friday 30 April 2027 | 2027-W17 | Labor Day | Yes |
| Saturday 1 May 2027 | 2027-W17 | Labor Day | Yes |
| Monday 24 May 2027 | 2027-W21 | The Battle of Pichincha | Yes |
| Monday 9 August 2027 | 2027-W32 | Declaration of Independence of Quito | Yes |
| Tuesday 10 August 2027 | 2027-W32 | Declaration of Independence of Quito | Yes |
| Friday 8 October 2027 | 2027-W40 | Independence of Guayaquil | Yes |
| Saturday 9 October 2027 | 2027-W40 | Independence of Guayaquil | Yes |
| Monday 1 November 2027 | 2027-W44 | All Souls' Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 2 November 2027 | 2027-W44 | All Souls' Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 3 November 2027 | 2027-W44 | Independence of Cuenca | Yes |
| Friday 24 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Saturday 25 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Friday 31 December 2027 | 2027-W52 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2026 | Friday 26 March 2027 | −8 days, changes month |
A shift ignores the year: +19 days means 19 days later in the calendar.
| Month | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| February | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| March | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| April | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| May | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| June | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| July | 23 | 22 | −1 |
| August | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| September | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| October | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| November | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| December | 22 | 21 | −1 |
| Q1 | 61 | 60 | −1 |
| Q2 | 62 | 63 | +1 |
| Q3 | 65 | 64 | −1 |
| Q4 | 62 | 60 | −2 |
| Year | 250 | 247 | −3 |
Weekdays by the local weekend (Sunday and Saturday), minus the public holidays most people have off.
The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.
At work: Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.
A festive season before Lent, made up of Shrove Sunday, Shrove Monday and Shrove Tuesday. It has public parades, street parties, music and dancing, and costumes and masks. It is known for Rio de Janeiro, Venice and Trinidad and Tobago.
At work: Very welcome to mention. Expect parties, travel and quiet offices around the days.
A solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus, observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It falls on the Friday immediately before Easter Sunday.
At work: Fine to mention the long weekend. It is a sombre day for those who observe it, so avoid "Happy Good Friday". Its date moves every year with Easter, so check the calendar when planning spring deadlines.
International Workers' Day, on 1 May, honours workers and the labour movement. The date was chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike in the United States that culminated in the Haymarket affair, and the day was adopted in support of a "great international demonstration" for the eight-hour day.
At work: Fine to mention the day off. In some countries it has a political side, so keep it about the break.
24 May marks the Battle of Pichincha in 1822.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
10 August marks the First Cry of Independence of 1809, when Quito declared independence.
At work: Very welcome to mention. A day off.
9 October marks the independence of Guayaquil in 1820.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
A day of prayer and remembrance for the faithful departed, observed by Christians on 2 November, after All Saints' Day. Observances often include families visiting graveyards to pray and decorate their family graves with garlands, flowers, candles and incense.
At work: Solemn, so "Happy" does not fit. It is fine to mention.
3 November marks the independence of Cuenca in 1820.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.
At work: Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, "Happy holidays" is a safe choice.
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