Ecuador has a total of 21 holidays in 2018. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year's Day
Monday, January 1, 2018 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Carnival
Monday, February 12, 2018 Carnival is a national holiday in Ecuador
March Equinox
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 March Equinox in Ecuador (Quito)
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, March 29, 2018 Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday
Friday, March 30, 2018 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
Saturday, March 31, 2018 Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Day off for Labor Day / May Day
Monday, April 30, 2018 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Labor Day / May Day
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
The Battle of Pichincha
Friday, May 25, 2018 The Battle of Pichincha is a national holiday in Ecuador
June Solstice
Thursday, June 21, 2018 June Solstice in Ecuador (Quito)
Simón Bolívar's Birthday Memorial
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Simón Bolívar's Birthday Memorial is a observance in Ecuador
Independence Day
Friday, August 10, 2018 Independence Day is a national holiday in Ecuador
September Equinox
Sunday, September 23, 2018 September Equinox in Ecuador (Quito)
Independence of Guayaquil
Friday, October 12, 2018 Independence of Guayaquil is a national holiday in Ecuador
All Souls' Day
Friday, November 2, 2018 All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Independence of Cuenca
Saturday, November 3, 2018 Independence of Cuenca is a national holiday in Ecuador
Foundation of Quito
Thursday, December 6, 2018 Foundation of Quito is a local holiday in Ecuador
December Solstice
Friday, December 21, 2018 December Solstice in Ecuador (Quito)
Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 25, 2018 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve
Monday, December 31, 2018 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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