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Public holidays in Ecuador 2026
The following is a complete list of public holidays in Ecuador. Public holidays when all residents have time off from work are often called red days. This list contains red days, but also public holidays that are only celebrated without time off from work and school.
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| Holiday name | Date | Holiday type | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | January 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 553 days |
| Carnival | February 16, 2026 | Public holiday | in 599 days |
| Shrove Tuesday | February 17, 2026 | Public holiday | in 600 days |
| Maundy Thursday | April 2, 2026 | Public holiday | in 644 days |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 | Public holiday | in 645 days |
| Easter Sunday | April 5, 2026 | Observance day | in 647 days |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 673 days |
| The Battle of Pichincha | May 24, 2026 | Public holiday | in 696 days |
| The Birthday of Simón Bolívar | July 24, 2026 | Observance day | in 757 days |
| Declaration of Independence of Quito | August 10, 2026 | Public holiday | in 774 days |
| Independence of Guayaquil | September 10, 2026 | Public holiday | in 805 days |
| flag day | October 31, 2026 | Observance day | in 856 days |
| All Souls' Day | November 2, 2026 | Public holiday | in 858 days |
| Independence of Cuenca | November 3, 2026 | Public holiday | in 859 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Public holiday | in 911 days |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2026 | Observance day | in 917 days |