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Calendar September 2026 & Moon Phases
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Public Holidays in Ecuador 2026
| Date | Week | Public Holidays | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | National |
| February 16, 2026 | Mon | Carnival | National |
| February 17, 2026 | Tue | Carnival | National |
| April 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | National |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Labor Day | National |
| May 24, 2026 | Sun | The Battle of Pichincha | National |
| May 25, 2026 | Mon | The Battle of Pichincha (observed) | National |
| August 10, 2026 | Mon | Declaration of Independence of Quito | National |
| October 9, 2026 | Fri | Independence of Guayaquil | National |
| November 2, 2026 | Mon | All Souls' Day | National |
| November 3, 2026 | Tue | Independence of Cuenca | National |
| December 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | National |
About Public Holidays in Ecuador
Ecuador's holidays blend Spanish colonial heritage, Catholic devotion and Indigenous Andean traditions. Independence Day on August 10 and the Battle of Pichincha on May 24 anchor the civic calendar, while the feast of the Virgin of El Quinche and the Yamor festival in the Andes reflect religious and native customs. Carnival brings water fights across the country, and the Day of the Dead is observed with the traditional colada morada drink in early November. Christmas and New Year complete a year of intense communal celebration.
In 2026, Ecuador observes 12 public holidays including 12 national, of which 1 falls on a weekend.
Sports Events in Ecuador 2026
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