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1 Jan 2039New 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.
Monday
Take Feb 18th, Feb 23rd off
Total Public Holidays
11
Weekends Off
105
Working Days: 253
Your Annual Leave
Total Vacation Days
132
Saturday
New Year's Day
NationwideMonday
Carnival
NationwideTake Feb 18, Feb 23 off
Tuesday
Carnival
NationwideTake Feb 18, Feb 23 off
Friday
Good Friday
NationwideTake Apr 7, Apr 11 off
Sunday
International Workers' Day
NationwideTake May 2 off
Tuesday
The Battle of Pichincha
NationwideTake May 23, May 25 off
Wednesday
Declaration of Independence of Quito
NationwideTake Aug 8, Aug 9, Aug 11, Aug 12 off
Sunday
Independence of Guayaquil
NationwideTake Oct 10 off
Wednesday
All Souls' Day
NationwideTake Oct 31, Nov 1, Nov 4 off
Thursday
Independence of Cuenca
NationwideTake Oct 31, Nov 1, Nov 4 off
Sunday
Christmas Day
NationwideTake Dec 26 off
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.
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 is observed with solemn processions and church services. In Quito, the Jesús del Gran Poder procession is one of the most iconic religious events.
This is a public holiday in Ecuador.
The Battle of Pichincha commemorates a decisive independence victory in 1822. It is marked by civic ceremonies and national pride.
First Cry of Independence celebrates the start of Ecuador’s independence movement in Quito. Parades, concerts, and cultural events fill the day.
Independence of Guayaquil honors the city’s 1820 liberation. It’s celebrated with local pride, parades, and cultural activities.
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.
Independence of Cuenca commemorates the city’s liberation in 1820. Local festivities and civic events highlight Cuenca’s historical importance.
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.