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2026 public holidays in Ecuador
11 official public holidays in 2026, with 10 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
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Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos
Monday, November 2 2026
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2026 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Bridge · 4 days
Año Nuevo
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Carnaval
Monday, February 16
From Saturday, February 14 to Monday, February 16
- Bridge · 4 days
Carnaval
Tuesday, February 17
From Saturday, February 14 to Tuesday, February 17 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Good Friday
Friday, April 3
From Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5
- Weekend · 3 days
International Workers' Day
Friday, May 1
From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
- Weekend · 3 days
Primer Grito de Independencia
Monday, August 10
From Saturday, August 8 to Monday, August 10
- Weekend · 3 days
Independencia de Guayaquil
Friday, October 9
From Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11
- Weekend · 3 days
Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos
Monday, November 2
From Saturday, October 31 to Monday, November 2
- Bridge · 4 days
Independencia de Cuenca
Tuesday, November 3
From Saturday, October 31 to Tuesday, November 3 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Día de Navidad
Friday, December 25
From Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 27
2026 calendar
- 1JanAño NuevoThursday, January 1 · New Year's Day
- 16FebCarnavalMonday, February 16 · Carnival
- 17FebCarnavalTuesday, February 17 · Carnival
- 3AprGood FridayFriday, April 3
- 1MayInternational Workers' DayFriday, May 1
- 24MayBatalla de PichinchaSunday, May 24 · The Battle of Pichincha
- 10AugPrimer Grito de IndependenciaMonday, August 10 · Declaration of Independence of Quito
- 9OctIndependencia de GuayaquilFriday, October 9 · Independence of Guayaquil
- 2NovDía de los Difuntos, Día de MuertosMonday, November 2 · All Souls' Day
- 3NovIndependencia de CuencaTuesday, November 3 · Independence of Cuenca
- 25DecDía de NavidadFriday, December 25 · Christmas Day
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy.
More practical info: Ecuador
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- When to goThe best time to visit every country and major city: temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine based on ten years of data.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Emergency NumbersPolice, ambulance, and fire department numbers for every country.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Ecuador?