Ecuador

New Year's Day

New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

Carnival

Carnival is a national holiday in Ecuador

Carnival

Shrove Tuesday is a religious holiday before the fasting period of Lent. It is celebrated by eating pancakes and holding Carnival parades.

March Equinox

March Equinox in Ecuador (Quito)

Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.

Good Friday

Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.

Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.

Labor Day / May Day

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

The Battle of Pichincha

The Battle of Pichincha is a national holiday in Ecuador

Day off for The Battle of Pichincha

The Battle of Pichincha is a national holiday in Ecuador

June Solstice

June Solstice in Ecuador (Quito)

Simón Bolívar's Birthday Memorial

Simón Bolívar's Birthday Memorial is a observance in Ecuador

Independence Day

Independence Day is a national holiday in Ecuador

September Equinox

September Equinox in Ecuador (Quito)

Independence of Guayaquil

Independence of Guayaquil is a national holiday in Ecuador

All Souls' Day

All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.

Independence of Cuenca

Independence of Cuenca is a national holiday in Ecuador

Foundation of Quito

Foundation of Quito is a local holiday in Ecuador

December Solstice

December Solstice in Ecuador (Quito)

Christmas Day

Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.

New Year's Eve

New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.