ecuador Holidays

Posted by CelebrateZone.com on Wed, May 10, 2023

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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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