Ecuador Public Holidays

Public Holidays in Ecuador 2023

There are 16 officially recognized holidays in Ecuador (12 Public Holidays, 4 Observance Holidays)

Public holidays are days of celebration where countries celebrate important historical or religious events. In some cases, there are public holidays which are celebrated exclusively in certain region of the country.
NameNative NameDateType
New Year's DayAño Nuevo01 Jan 2023
CarnivalCarnaval20 Feb 2023
Shrove TuesdayCarnaval21 Feb 2023
Maundy ThursdayJueves Santo06 Apr 2023
Good FridayViernes Santo07 Apr 2023
Easter SundayPascua09 Apr 2023
Labour DayDía del trabajador01 May 2023
The Battle of PichinchaBatalla del Pichincha24 May 2023
The Birthday of Simón BolívarEl Natalicio de Simón Bolívar24 Jul 2023
Declaration of Independence of QuitoDía del Primer Grito de Independencia de Quito10 Aug 2023
Independence of GuayaquilIndependencia de Guayaquil10 Sep 2023
Flag DayDia de La Bandera31 Oct 2023
All Souls' DayDía de los Difuntos02 Nov 2023
Independence of CuencaIndependencia de Cuenca03 Nov 2023
Christmas DayNavidad25 Dec 2023
New Year's EveFin del Año31 Dec 2023