How many public holidays does Ecuador have in 2026?
Ecuador has 11 national holidays in 2026, per Ecuador Public Holidays 2026 (feriados nacionales, Código del Trabajo).
Ecuador has 11 national holidays in 2026, per Ecuador Public Holidays 2026 (feriados nacionales, Código del Trabajo). The longest long weekend lasts 4 days on 14–17 February 2026.
11 National Holidays
National HolidayToday
January
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
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Sat
1
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- 1New Year's Day
February
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
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Sat
1
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- 16Carnival
- 17Carnival
March
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
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Sat
1
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No holidays this month.
April
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
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Sat
1
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- 3Good Friday
May
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
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Sat
1
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- 1Labour Day
- 24Battle of Pichincha
June
Dry season
Sun
Mon
Tue
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Fri
Sat
1
2
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No holidays this month.
July
Dry season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
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9
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31
No holidays this month.
August
Dry season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
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- 10First Cry of Independence
September
Dry season
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Mon
Tue
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Sat
1
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No holidays this month.
October
Dry season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
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- 9Independence of Guayaquil
November
Dry season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
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9
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- 2All Souls' Day and Independence of Cuenca
- 3All Souls' Day and Independence of Cuenca
December
Wet (rainy) season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
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9
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11
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21
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27
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- 25Christmas Day
Long Weekends in Ecuador, 2026
Ecuador has 8 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 4 days on 14–17 February 2026, covering Carnival. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
14–17 February 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
4 days
- Sat14Saturday
- Sun15SundayHoliday
- Mon16CarnivalHoliday
- Tue17CarnivalHoliday
3–5 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri3Good FridayHoliday
- Sat4Saturday
- Sun5SundayHoliday
1–3 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri1Labour DayHoliday
- Sat2Saturday
- Sun3SundayHoliday
23–24 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
2 days
- Sat23Saturday
- Sun24Battle of PichinchaHoliday
8–10 August 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat8Saturday
- Sun9SundayHoliday
- Mon10First Cry of IndependenceHoliday
9–11 October 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri9Independence of GuayaquilHoliday
- Sat10Saturday
- Sun11SundayHoliday
31 October – 3 November 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
4 days
- Sat31Saturday
- Sun1SundayHoliday
- Mon2All Souls' Day and Independence of CuencaHoliday
- Tue3All Souls' Day and Independence of CuencaHoliday
25–27 December 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
- Sat26Saturday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
Ecuador National Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, Ecuador has 11 national holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 25 December (Christmas Day).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Holiday |
| 16 February 2026 | Monday | Carnival | Holiday |
| 17 February 2026 | Tuesday | Carnival | Holiday |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Holiday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Holiday |
| 24 May 2026 | Sunday | Battle of Pichincha | Holiday |
| 10 August 2026 | Monday | First Cry of Independence | Holiday |
| 9 October 2026 | Friday | Independence of Guayaquil | Holiday |
| 2 November 2026 | Monday | All Souls' Day and Independence of Cuenca | Holiday |
| 3 November 2026 | Tuesday | All Souls' Day and Independence of Cuenca | Holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Holiday |
Official source: Ecuador Public Holidays 2026 (feriados nacionales, Código del Trabajo) (The national mandatory holidays. Under the law on the optimisation of holidays, a holiday falling on a Tuesday or Wednesday is moved to the preceding Monday and one falling on a Thursday or Friday to the following Friday, creating long weekends; the dates shown are the calendar (statutory) dates before any such transfer.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. National mandatory holidays. Under the long-weekend law, a holiday on a Tuesday or Wednesday moves to the preceding Monday and one on a Thursday or Friday to the following Friday; the dates shown are the statutory calendar dates.
Download Ecuador 2026 Holiday Data
The Ecuador 2026 holiday data is available in open formats: JSON for applications, CSV for spreadsheets, and ICS for importing into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook.
Seasons in Ecuador
Ecuador is in the equatorial zone, with tropical wet and dry seasons rather than four temperate seasons. The coast and highlands differ markedly, and the Amazon region is wet year-round.
Current season in Ecuador
Wet (rainy) season
December – May
The rainy months, when most of the year's precipitation falls; temperatures stay warm.
Dry season
June – November
The drier months with less rainfall and more sunshine; temperatures remain warm year-round.
Seasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in Ecuador in 2026?
There are 8 long-weekend periods in Ecuador in 2026. The longest lasts 4 days on 14-17 February 2026, covering Carnival.
What is the official source for the 2026 Ecuador holiday calendar?
The official source is Ecuador Public Holidays 2026 (feriados nacionales, Código del Trabajo) (The national mandatory holidays. Under the law on the optimisation of holidays, a holiday falling on a Tuesday or Wednesday is moved to the preceding Monday and one falling on a Thursday or Friday to the following Friday, creating long weekends; the dates shown are the calendar (statutory) dates before any such transfer).