Año Nuevo
1 Jan 2018New Year’s Day in Ecuador is a relaxed family holiday after vibrant celebrations on New Year’s Eve, including the traditional burning of ‘años viejos’ effigies.
Public Holidays in Ecuador 2018
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Holiday List
- Jan1
Monday
JanMTWTFSS12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031Año NuevoPublic holidayNew Year's Day
NationwideTake Jan 2 off
Days off: Dec 30–Jan 24-day weekend - Feb12
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FebMTWTFSS12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728CarnavalPublic holidayCarnival
NationwideTake Feb 9, Feb 14 off
Days off: Feb 9–146-day weekend - Feb13
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FebMTWTFSS12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728CarnavalPublic holidayCarnival
NationwideTake Feb 9, Feb 14 off
Days off: Feb 9–146-day weekend - Mar30
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MarMTWTFSS12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031Good FridayPublic holidayGood Friday
NationwideTake Mar 29, Apr 2 off
Days off: Mar 29–Apr 25-day weekend - May1
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MayMTWTFSS12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031International Workers' DayPublic holidayInternational Workers' Day
NationwideTake Apr 30, May 2, May 3, May 4 off
Days off: Apr 28–May 69-day weekend - May24
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MayMTWTFSS12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031Batalla de PichinchaPublic holidayThe Battle of Pichincha
NationwideTake May 25 off
Days off: May 24–274-day weekend - Aug10
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AugMTWTFSS12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031Primer Grito de IndependenciaPublic holidayDeclaration of Independence of Quito
NationwideTake Aug 9, Aug 13 off
Days off: Aug 9–135-day weekend - Oct9
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OctMTWTFSS12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031Independencia de GuayaquilPublic holidayIndependence of Guayaquil
NationwideTake Oct 8, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 off
Days off: Oct 6–149-day weekend - Nov2
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NovMTWTFSS123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930DÃa de los Difuntos, DÃa de MuertosPublic holidayAll Souls' Day
NationwideTake Nov 1 off
Days off: Nov 1–44-day weekend - Nov3
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NovMTWTFSS123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930Independencia de CuencaPublic holidayWeekendIndependence of Cuenca
NationwideTake Nov 1 off
Days off: Nov 1–44-day weekend - Dec25
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DecMTWTFSS12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031DÃa de NavidadPublic holidayChristmas Day
NationwideTake Dec 24 off
Days off: Dec 22–254-day weekend
Public Holidays in Ecuador
Carnaval
12–13 Feb 2018Carnival is one of Ecuador’s most joyful celebrations, marked by water games, music, and street parades. Popular destinations like Ambato and Guaranda are especially lively.
Good Friday
30 Mar 2018Good Friday is observed with solemn processions and church services. In Quito, the Jesús del Gran Poder procession is one of the most iconic religious events.
International Workers' Day
1 May 2018This is a public holiday in Ecuador.
Batalla de Pichincha
24 May 2018The Battle of Pichincha commemorates a decisive independence victory in 1822. It is marked by civic ceremonies and national pride.
Primer Grito de Independencia
10 Aug 2018First Cry of Independence celebrates the start of Ecuador’s independence movement in Quito. Parades, concerts, and cultural events fill the day.
Independencia de Guayaquil
9 Oct 2018Independence of Guayaquil honors the city’s 1820 liberation. It’s celebrated with local pride, parades, and cultural activities.
DÃa de los Difuntos, DÃa de Muertos
2 Nov 2018All Souls’ Day is a time for remembrance and family gatherings. Traditional foods like colada morada and guaguas de pan are central to the holiday.
Independencia de Cuenca
3 Nov 2018Independence of Cuenca commemorates the city’s liberation in 1820. Local festivities and civic events highlight Cuenca’s historical importance.
DÃa de Navidad
25 Dec 2018Christmas Day in Ecuador is centered on family meals, church services, and warm gatherings. After Christmas Eve celebrations, the day is calm and home‑focused.