National Holidays in Ecuador in 2026
Upcoming Holidays in Ecuador
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: Carnival Monday
- The Carnival is an annual festival held in several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean in the days before Ash Wednesday
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: Carnival Tuesday
- Carnival Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, takes place on the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent
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: Good Friday
- Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
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: Easter Day
- Easter Sunday is the most important date in the Christian church. In the bible, it is the day when Mary Magdalene found that an empty tomb in the cave in which Jesus had been placed.
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: Labour Day
- This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
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: Anniversary of the Battle of Pichincha
- The Battle of Pichincha took place on May 24th 1822, on the slopes of the Pichincha volcano, 3,500 meters above sea-level, next to the city of Quito
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: Anniversary of the Battle of Pichincha (in lieu)
- The Battle of Pichincha took place on May 24th 1822, on the slopes of the Pichincha volcano, 3,500 meters above sea-level, next to the city of Quito
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: Public Holiday
- A public holiday to mark Ecuador's win over Germany for World Cup knockout qualification.
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: Simon Bolivar Day
- Simón Bolívar led Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia to independence from the Spanish Empire
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: Independence Day
- Marks Quito's declaration of independence from Spain in 1809
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: Independence of Guayaquil
- Guayaquil declared independence from Spain in 1820, a key victory for the Ecuadorian War of Independence
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: All Soul's Day
- Dedicated to the remembrance of the departed. All Souls' Day follows All Saints' Day.
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: Independence of Cuenca Holiday
- Cuenca achieved its independence from Spain on November 3rd 1820
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: Foundation of Quito Day (in lieu)
- Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded on December 6th 1534 by 204 Spanish settlers.
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: Christmas Day
- Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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