Carnival has already passed this year.
Monday, February 16, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, February 16, 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 8
- Day of year
- 47
- Local time zone
- America/Guayaquil
- Currency
- USD
All 2026 dates
In 2026, Carnival is observed on 2 separate dates in Ecuador.
| Date | Weekday |
|---|---|
| February 16, 2026 | Monday |
| February 17, 2026 | Tuesday |
Long-weekend planner
Carnival falls on a Monday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Ecuador, Carnival is observed on February 16, 2026, February 17, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Carnival falls on a Monday.
Yes. Carnival is a public holiday observed nationwide in Ecuador.
Carnival was on February 16, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Carnival in Ecuador is on February 8, 2027.
Other public holidays in Ecuador 2026
- New Year's Day (Año Nuevo)Jan 1
- Good FridayApr 3
- International Workers' DayMay 1
- The Battle of Pichincha (Batalla de Pichincha)May 24
- Declaration of Independence of Quito (Primer Grito de Independencia)Aug 10
- Independence of Guayaquil (Independencia de Guayaquil)Oct 9
- All Souls' Day (Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos)Nov 2
- Independence of Cuenca (Independencia de Cuenca)Nov 3
- Christmas Day (Día de Navidad)Dec 25
About these dates
The Carnival date for Ecuador 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.