Ecuador Public Holidays 2026
12 public holidays and 250 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | Año Nuevo | Day off |
| Mon, Feb 16 | Carnaval | Day off |
| Tue, Feb 17 | Carnaval | Day off |
| Thu, Apr 2 | Jueves Santo | Day off |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Viernes Santo | Day off |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Pascua | observance |
| Fri, May 1 | Día del Trabajador | Day off |
| Sun, May 24 | Batalla del Pichincha | Day off |
| Fri, Jul 24 | El Natalicio de Simón Bolívar | observance |
| Mon, Aug 10 | Día del Primer Grito de Independencia de Quito | Day off |
| Thu, Sep 10 | Independencia de Guayaquil | Day off |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Dia de La Bandera | observance |
| Mon, Nov 2 | Día de los Difuntos | Day off |
| Tue, Nov 3 | Independencia de Cuenca | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Navidad | Day off |
| Thu, Dec 31 | Fin del Año | observance |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| February | 18 | 2 | 28 |
| March | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| April | 20 | 2 | 30 |
| May | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| July | 23 | 0 | 31 |
| August | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| September | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| October | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| November | 19 | 2 | 30 |
| December | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| Total | 250 | 11 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in Ecuador?
There are 250 business days in 2026 in Ecuador, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 12 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Ecuador have in 2026?
Ecuador has 12 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with Año Nuevo on Thursday, January 1, 2026.