| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2025-03-03 | Carnival | National |
| 2025-03-04 | Carnival | National |
| 2025-04-18 | Good Friday | National |
| 2025-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2025-05-02 | Labor Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-05-23 | The Battle of Pichincha (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-05-24 | The Battle of Pichincha | National |
| 2025-08-10 | Declaration of Independence of Quito | National |
| 2025-08-11 | Declaration of Independence of Quito (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-10-09 | Independence of Guayaquil | National |
| 2025-10-10 | Independence of Guayaquil (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-11-02 | All Souls' Day | National |
| 2025-11-03 | Independence of Cuenca | National |
| 2025-11-04 | All Souls' Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Ecuador have in 2025?
Ecuador has 16 public holidays in 2025: 11 national holidays, 5 substitute days. The dates run from 1 January 2025 to 25 December 2025, and no public holiday falls in February, 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.
Long weekends in Ecuador 2025
Ecuador's public holidays create 7 long weekends in 2025 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Sat 1 - Tue 4 March: Carnival (4-day weekend, Saturday 1 March to Tuesday 4 March).
- Fri 18 - Sun 20 April: Good Friday (3-day weekend, Friday 18 April to Sunday 20 April).
- Thu 1 - Sun 4 May: Labor Day (4-day weekend, Thursday 1 May to Sunday 4 May).
- Fri 23 - Sun 25 May: The Battle of Pichincha (observed) (3-day weekend, Friday 23 May to Sunday 25 May).
- Sat 9 - Mon 11 August: Declaration of Independence of Quito (3-day weekend, Saturday 9 August to Monday 11 August).
- Thu 9 - Sun 12 October: Independence of Guayaquil (4-day weekend, Thursday 9 October to Sunday 12 October).
- Sat 1 - Tue 4 November: All Souls' Day (4-day weekend, Saturday 1 November to Tuesday 4 November).
Observed and substitute holidays in Ecuador 2025
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.
- 2 May 2025 (Friday) - given as the day off for Labor Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 23 May 2025 (Friday) - given as the day off for The Battle of Pichincha (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 11 August 2025 (Monday) - given as the day off for Declaration of Independence of Quito (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 10 October 2025 (Friday) - given as the day off for Independence of Guayaquil (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 4 November 2025 (Tuesday) - given as the day off for All Souls' 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 2025?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Ecuador in 2025. 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 2025 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Ecuador.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Ecuador (2025)
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
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.
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.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day on 25 December is the Christian feast of the Nativity of Jesus and one of the most widely observed public holidays in the world. It is a legal holiday in most nations with Christian majorities or heritage, and a cultural holiday in many others. Customs include family gatherings, gift giving, special meals and decorated trees. Countries following the Julian or Oriental Orthodox calendars often celebrate on 7 January instead.