List of National Holidays in Ecuador 2026
11
public holidays
11
during weekdays
Viernes Santo
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When Is the Next Public Holiday in Ecuador?
Viernes Santo
Friday, April 3, 2026
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Working Days in 2026
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Working Days Calendar 2026
| Month | Days | Working | 8h/day | 4h/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
February | 28 | 18 | 144 | 72 |
March | 31 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
April | 30 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
May | 31 | 19 | 152 | 76 |
June | 30 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
July | 31 | 23 | 184 | 92 |
August | 31 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
September | 30 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
October | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
November | 30 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
December | 31 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
| Total | 365 | 251 | 2008 | 1004 |
| Average | 20.9 | 167.3 | 83.7 |
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2026 Calendar
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List of National Holidays in Ecuador 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Año Nuevo | Thursday |
| February 16, 2026 | Lunes de Carnaval | Monday |
| February 17, 2026 | Martes de Carnaval | Tuesday |
| April 3, 2026 | Viernes Santo | Friday |
| May 1, 2026 | Día del Trabajo | Friday |
| May 25, 2026 | Batalla de Pichincha | Monday |
| August 10, 2026 | Primer Grito de la Independencia | Monday |
| October 9, 2026 | Independencia de Guayaquil | Friday |
| November 2, 2026 | Día de Los Difuntos | Monday |
| November 2, 2026 | Independencia de Cuenca | Monday |
| December 25, 2026 | Navidad | Friday |
Año Nuevo
January 1, 2026
Lunes de Carnaval
February 16, 2026
Martes de Carnaval
February 17, 2026
Viernes Santo
April 3, 2026
Día del Trabajo
May 1, 2026
Batalla de Pichincha
May 25, 2026
Primer Grito de la Independencia
August 10, 2026
Independencia de Guayaquil
October 9, 2026
Día de Los Difuntos
November 2, 2026
Independencia de Cuenca
November 2, 2026
Navidad
December 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ecuador has 11 national holidays in 2026. Of these, 11 fall on weekdays and 0 fall on weekends.