Good to know: Ecuador moves most holidays to a Friday or Monday and the president often adds extra paid days off by decree with short notice, so check again during the year.
"Day off" means a day off by law for private-sector workers. "Optional" means widely observed, but the law does not require private employers to close. The US column shows whether US federal offices are off that day too.
Ecuador holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's DayAño Nuevo | Day off | Off too |
| Fri, Jan 2 | New Year bridge day (Decree 249)Descanso obligatorio no recuperable | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Feb 16 | Carnival MondayCarnaval | Day off | Off too |
| Tue, Feb 17 | Carnival TuesdayCarnaval | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good FridayViernes Santo | Day off | Works |
| Thu, Apr 30 | Labor Day bridge day (Decree 354)Suspensión de jornada laboral | Day off | Works |
| Fri, May 1 | Labor DayDía del Trabajo | Day off | Works |
| Mon, May 25 | Battle of Pichincha (moved from Sunday May 24)Batalla de Pichincha | Day off | Off too |
| Mon, Aug 10 | Independence Day (First Cry of Independence)Primer Grito de Independencia | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Oct 9 | Independence of GuayaquilIndependencia de Guayaquil | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Nov 2 | Day of the DeadDía de los Difuntos | Day off | Works |
| Tue, Nov 3 | Independence of CuencaIndependencia de Cuenca | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Nov 20 | National work suspension day (Decree 507)Suspensión de jornada laboral | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas DayNavidad | Day off | Off too |
Ecuador holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Status | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 | New Year's DayAño Nuevo | Day off | Off too |
| Mon, Feb 8 | Carnival MondayCarnaval | Day off | Works |
| Tue, Feb 9 | Carnival TuesdayCarnaval | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Mar 26 | Good FridayViernes Santo | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Apr 30 * | Labor Day (moved from Saturday May 1)Día del Trabajo | Day off | Works |
| Mon, May 24 | Battle of PichinchaBatalla de Pichincha | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Aug 9 * | Independence Day (moved from Tuesday Aug 10)Primer Grito de Independencia | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Oct 8 * | Independence of Guayaquil (moved from Saturday Oct 9)Independencia de Guayaquil | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Nov 1 * | Day of the Dead (moved, expected Monday)Día de los Difuntos | Day off | Works |
| Tue, Nov 2 * | Independence of Cuenca (moved, expected Tuesday)Independencia de Cuenca | Day off | Works |
| Sat, Dec 25 | Christmas DayNavidad | Day off | Weekend |
* The official calendar for this year is not out yet. We update the date when it is.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Ecuador have in 2026?
Ecuador has 14 national holidays in 2026 that are days off by law. 14 of them fall Monday to Friday.
Which Ecuador holidays fall on US workdays in 2026?
10: New Year bridge day (Fri, Jan 2), Carnival Tuesday (Tue, Feb 17), Good Friday (Fri, Apr 3), Labor Day bridge day (Thu, Apr 30), Labor Day (Fri, May 1), Independence Day (Mon, Aug 10), Independence of Guayaquil (Fri, Oct 9), Day of the Dead (Mon, Nov 2), Independence of Cuenca (Tue, Nov 3) and National work suspension day (Fri, Nov 20). Your team in Ecuador is off on these days while US federal offices work.
How many public holidays does Ecuador have in 2027?
Ecuador has 11 national holidays in 2027 that are days off by law. 10 of them fall Monday to Friday.
Which Ecuador holidays fall on US workdays in 2027?
9: Carnival Monday (Mon, Feb 8), Carnival Tuesday (Tue, Feb 9), Good Friday (Fri, Mar 26), Labor Day (Fri, Apr 30), Battle of Pichincha (Mon, May 24), Independence Day (Mon, Aug 9), Independence of Guayaquil (Fri, Oct 8), Day of the Dead (Mon, Nov 1) and Independence of Cuenca (Tue, Nov 2). Your team in Ecuador is off on these days while US federal offices work.
General information, not legal advice. Check with local counsel or your payroll provider.
Sources: El Comercio: 2026 official holiday calendar · El Comercio: Jan 2 2026 non-recoverable day off · Extra: Decree 354, April 30 2026 · Primicias: Decree 507, Nov 20 2026 · Vistazo: official 2025-2030 holiday calendar (Viceministerio de Turismo) · US OPM federal holidays. Checked October 8, 2026.