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January
01
Thursday
New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
01/01/2026
February
16
Monday
Carnival
Carnival is a national holiday in Ecuador
02/16/2026
17
Tuesday
Carnival
Shrove Tuesday is a religious holiday before the fasting period of Lent. It is celebrated by eating pancakes and holding Carnival parades.
02/17/2026
March
20
Friday
March Equinox
March Equinox in Ecuador (Quito)
03/20/2026
April
02
Thursday
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
04/02/2026
03
Friday
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
04/03/2026
04
Saturday
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
04/04/2026
05
Sunday
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
04/05/2026
May
01
Friday
Labor Day / May Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
05/01/2026
01
Friday
Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
05/01/2026
24
Sunday
The Battle of Pichincha
The Battle of Pichincha is a national holiday in Ecuador
05/24/2026
25
Monday
Day off for The Battle of Pichincha
The Battle of Pichincha is a national holiday in Ecuador
05/25/2026
June
21
Sunday
June Solstice
June Solstice in Ecuador (Quito)
06/21/2026
July
24
Friday
Simón Bolívar's Birthday Memorial
Simón Bolívar's Birthday Memorial is a observance in Ecuador
07/24/2026
August
10
Monday
Independence Day
Independence Day is a national holiday in Ecuador
08/10/2026
September
22
Tuesday
September Equinox
September Equinox in Ecuador (Quito)
09/22/2026
October
09
Friday
Independence of Guayaquil
Independence of Guayaquil is a national holiday in Ecuador
10/09/2026
November
02
Monday
All Souls' Day
All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
11/02/2026
03
Tuesday
Independence of Cuenca
Independence of Cuenca is a national holiday in Ecuador
11/03/2026
December
06
Sunday
Foundation of Quito
Foundation of Quito is a local holiday in Ecuador
12/06/2026
21
Monday
December Solstice
December Solstice in Ecuador (Quito)
12/21/2026
25
Friday
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
12/25/2026
31
Thursday
New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
12/31/2026