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Declaration of Independence of Quito
Monday, August 10, 2026 · 3 days
Ecuador has 11 public holidays in 2026. Of these, 11 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Ecuadorian public holidays or Ecuadorian bank holidays? Ecuador public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Ecuador celebrates 11 public holidays in 2026. These include 11 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: Año Nuevo (New Year's Day) (on January 1), Carnaval (Carnival) (on February 16), Carnaval (Carnival) (on February 17), Good Friday (on April 3) and International Workers' Day (on May 1).
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Long weekends & bridge days
A Ecuador holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2026.
- Bridge-day opportunityJan 1 – Jan 44 days · Take 2026-01-02 off
- Long weekendFeb 14 – Feb 174 days
- Long weekendApr 3 – Apr 53 days
- Long weekendMay 1 – May 33 days
- Long weekendAug 8 – Aug 103 days
- Long weekendOct 9 – Oct 113 days
- Long weekendOct 31 – Nov 34 days
- Long weekendDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Ecuador has 11 public holidays in 2026.
The next public holiday is Declaration of Independence of Quito on August 10, 2026.
The next public holiday in Ecuador is Declaration of Independence of Quito on August 10, 2026.
Yes. 11 out of 11 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 8 long weekends in Ecuador in 2026.
No. The next public holiday in Ecuador is Declaration of Independence of Quito on August 10, 2026.