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Public Holidays in Ecuador 2023

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    Año NuevoPublic holidayWeekend

    New Year's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 2 off

    Days off: Dec 31–Jan 23-day weekend
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    CarnavalPublic holiday

    Carnival

    Nationwide

    Take Feb 17, Feb 22 off

    Days off: Feb 17–226-day weekend
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    CarnavalPublic holiday

    Carnival

    Nationwide

    Take Feb 17, Feb 22 off

    Days off: Feb 17–226-day weekend
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    Good FridayPublic holiday

    Good Friday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 6 off

    Days off: Apr 6–94-day weekend
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    International Workers' DayPublic holiday

    International Workers' Day

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 28, May 2 off

    Days off: Apr 28–May 25-day weekend
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    Batalla de PichinchaPublic holiday

    The Battle of Pichincha

    Nationwide

    Take May 22–May 23 off

    Days off: May 20–245-day weekend
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    Primer Grito de IndependenciaPublic holiday

    Declaration of Independence of Quito

    Nationwide

    Take Aug 7, Aug 8, Aug 9, Aug 11 off

    Days off: Aug 5–139-day weekend
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    Independencia de GuayaquilPublic holiday

    Independence of Guayaquil

    Nationwide

    Take Oct 10 off

    Days off: Oct 7–104-day weekend
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    Día de los Difuntos, Día de MuertosPublic holiday

    All Souls' Day

    Nationwide

    Take Nov 1 off

    Days off: Nov 1–55-day weekend
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    Independencia de CuencaPublic holiday

    Independence of Cuenca

    Nationwide

    Take Nov 1 off

    Days off: Nov 1–55-day weekend
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    Día de NavidadPublic holiday

    Christmas Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 26 off

    Days off: Dec 23–264-day weekend

Public Holidays in Ecuador

Año Nuevo

1 Jan 2023

New 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.

Carnaval

20–21 Feb 2023

Carnival 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

7 Apr 2023

Good 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 2023

This is a public holiday in Ecuador.

Batalla de Pichincha

24 May 2023

The 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 2023

First 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 2023

Independence of Guayaquil honors the city’s 1820 liberation. It’s celebrated with local pride, parades, and cultural activities.

Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos

2 Nov 2023

All 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 2023

Independence of Cuenca commemorates the city’s liberation in 1820. Local festivities and civic events highlight Cuenca’s historical importance.

Día de Navidad

25 Dec 2023

Christmas Day in Ecuador is centered on family meals, church services, and warm gatherings. After Christmas Eve celebrations, the day is calm and home‑focused.

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