| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-02-08 | Carnival | National |
| 2027-02-09 | Carnival | National |
| 2027-03-26 | Good Friday | National |
| 2027-04-30 | Labor Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2027-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2027-05-24 | The Battle of Pichincha | National |
| 2027-08-09 | Declaration of Independence of Quito (observed) | Substitute |
| 2027-08-10 | Declaration of Independence of Quito | National |
| 2027-10-08 | Independence of Guayaquil (observed) | Substitute |
| 2027-10-09 | Independence of Guayaquil | National |
| 2027-11-01 | All Souls' Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2027-11-02 | All Souls' Day | National |
| 2027-11-03 | Independence of Cuenca | National |
| 2027-12-24 | Christmas Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2027-12-31 | New Year's Day (observed) | Substitute |
How many public holidays does Ecuador have in 2027?
Ecuador has 17 public holidays in 2027: 11 national holidays, 6 substitute days. The dates run from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027, and no public holiday falls in June, July, September. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Ecuador's public holiday count compares.
For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.
Long weekends in Ecuador 2027
Ecuador's public holidays create 9 long weekends in 2027 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 January: New Year's Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January).
- Sat 6 - Tue 9 February: Carnival (4-day weekend, Saturday 6 February to Tuesday 9 February).
- Fri 26 - Sun 28 March: Good Friday (3-day weekend, Friday 26 March to Sunday 28 March).
- Fri 30 April - Sun 2 May: Labor Day (observed) (3-day weekend, Friday 30 April to Sunday 2 May).
- Sat 22 - Mon 24 May: The Battle of Pichincha (3-day weekend, Saturday 22 May to Monday 24 May).
- Sat 7 - Tue 10 August: Declaration of Independence of Quito (observed) (4-day weekend, Saturday 7 August to Tuesday 10 August).
- Fri 8 - Sun 10 October: Independence of Guayaquil (observed) (3-day weekend, Friday 8 October to Sunday 10 October).
- Sat 30 October - Wed 3 November: All Souls' Day (observed) (5-day weekend, Saturday 30 October to Wednesday 3 November).
- Fri 24 - Sun 26 December: Christmas Day (observed) (3-day weekend, Friday 24 December to Sunday 26 December).
The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.
Observed and substitute holidays in Ecuador 2027
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
- 30 April 2027 (Friday) - given as the day off for Labor Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 9 August 2027 (Monday) - given as the day off for Declaration of Independence of Quito (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 8 October 2027 (Friday) - given as the day off for Independence of Guayaquil (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 1 November 2027 (Monday) - given as the day off for All Souls' Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 24 December 2027 (Friday) - given as the day off for Christmas Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 31 December 2027 (Friday) - given as the day off for New Year's Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across South America for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Ecuador: is your date a holiday in 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Ecuador in 2027. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2027 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Ecuador.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Ecuador (2027)
Our Ecuador public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Labor Day (observed)
Where Labor Day falls at a weekend or coincides with another holiday, the public holiday is sometimes moved to a nearby weekday and labelled as observed. The holiday itself honours workers and the labour movement, observed on 1 May in most countries and in September in the United States and Canada. Typical events include trade union marches and public speeches on working conditions.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.
Christmas Day (observed)
Where 25 December falls at a weekend, several countries move the public holiday to the following weekday so that workers receive a day off in lieu. The substituted date is commonly labelled as observed. The holiday itself marks the Nativity of Jesus and is one of the most widely recognised public holidays worldwide, celebrated with family gatherings, special meals and gift giving.