All upcoming holidays for Ecuador.
Ecuador is a small country located in South America, known for its diverse geography, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant festivals. Some of the major holidays celebrated in Ecuador are:
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Carnaval - This is a four-day festival celebrated in February or March, just before the start of Lent. It is a time of colorful parades, music, dancing, and water fights.
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Independence Day - Celebrated on August 10th, this holiday marks Ecuador’s independence from Spain in 1809. It is celebrated with parades, fireworks, and patriotic speeches.
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Day of the Dead - This is a two-day festival celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away. It involves the creation of altars, offering of food and flowers, and visits to cemeteries.
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Christmas - Celebrated on December 25th, Christmas is a time of family gatherings, gift-giving, and religious ceremonies. In Ecuador, it is also celebrated with the tradition of setting off fireworks.
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New Year’s Eve - This is a time of celebration and reflection, with many Ecuadorians participating in the tradition of burning effigies or “aƱos viejos” to symbolize the end of the old year and the beginning of the new.
Overall, Ecuador is a country with a rich cultural heritage and a deep appreciation for tradition and celebration. Its festivals and holidays are a reflection of this, and offer visitors a unique glimpse into the country’s vibrant culture.
Holidays in Ecuador
Date |
Holiday |
01, January, 2023 |
New Year’s Day |
20, February, 2023 |
Carnival |
21, February, 2023 |
Carnival |
07, April, 2023 |
Good Friday |
01, May, 2023 |
Labour Day |
24, May, 2023 |
The Battle of Pichincha |
10, August, 2023 |
Declaration of Independence of Quito |
09, October, 2023 |
Independence of Guayaquil |
02, November, 2023 |
All Souls’ Day |
03, November, 2023 |
Independence of Cuenca |
25, December, 2023 |
Christmas Day |
26, May, 2023 |
The Battle of Pichincha |
11, August, 2023 |
Declaration of Independence of Quito |
02, January, 2023 |
New Year’s Day |
01, January, 2024 |
New Year’s Day |
12, February, 2024 |
Carnival |
13, February, 2024 |
Carnival |
29, March, 2024 |
Good Friday |
01, May, 2024 |
Labour Day |
24, May, 2024 |
The Battle of Pichincha |
10, August, 2024 |
Declaration of Independence of Quito |
09, October, 2024 |
Independence of Guayaquil |
02, November, 2024 |
All Souls’ Day |
03, November, 2024 |
Independence of Cuenca |
25, December, 2024 |
Christmas Day |
11, October, 2024 |
Independence of Guayaquil |
03, May, 2024 |
Labour Day |
09, August, 2024 |
Declaration of Independence of Quito |
01, November, 2024 |
All Souls’ Day |
04, November, 2024 |
Independence of Cuenca |
01, January, 2025 |
New Year’s Day |
03, March, 2025 |
Carnival |
04, March, 2025 |
Carnival |
18, April, 2025 |
Good Friday |
01, May, 2025 |
Labour Day |
24, May, 2025 |
The Battle of Pichincha |
10, August, 2025 |
Declaration of Independence of Quito |
09, October, 2025 |
Independence of Guayaquil |
02, November, 2025 |
All Souls’ Day |
03, November, 2025 |
Independence of Cuenca |
25, December, 2025 |
Christmas Day |
10, October, 2025 |
Independence of Guayaquil |
02, May, 2025 |
Labour Day |
11, August, 2025 |
Declaration of Independence of Quito |
23, May, 2025 |
The Battle of Pichincha |
01, January, 2026 |
New Year’s Day |
16, February, 2026 |
Carnival |
17, February, 2026 |
Carnival |
03, April, 2026 |
Good Friday |
01, May, 2026 |
Labour Day |
24, May, 2026 |
The Battle of Pichincha |
10, August, 2026 |
Declaration of Independence of Quito |
09, October, 2026 |
Independence of Guayaquil |
02, November, 2026 |
All Souls’ Day |
03, November, 2026 |
Independence of Cuenca |
25, December, 2026 |
Christmas Day |
25, May, 2026 |
The Battle of Pichincha |
01, January, 2027 |
New Year’s Day |
08, February, 2027 |
Carnival |
09, February, 2027 |
Carnival |
26, March, 2027 |
Good Friday |
01, May, 2027 |
Labour Day |
24, May, 2027 |
The Battle of Pichincha |
10, August, 2027 |
Declaration of Independence of Quito |
09, October, 2027 |
Independence of Guayaquil |
02, November, 2027 |
All Souls’ Day |
03, November, 2027 |
Independence of Cuenca |
25, December, 2027 |
Christmas Day |
05, November, 2027 |
Independence of Cuenca |
09, August, 2027 |
Declaration of Independence of Quito |
01, November, 2027 |
All Souls’ Day |
24, December, 2027 |
Christmas Day |
30, April, 2027 |
Labour Day |
08, October, 2027 |
Independence of Guayaquil |
31, December, 2027 |
New Year’s Day |