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Quito Public Holidays 2026

Pichincha, Ecuador

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Quito for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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Best break this yearFriday, January 2, 2026

Nothing bookable is left in 2026 at this budget, so this past break is shown for reference.

New Year's Day

Thu, Jan 1 → Sun, Jan 4

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Book the dashed days below. Combined with the holiday and the weekend around it, your 1 leave day turns into 4 days off in a row.

Other dates worth booking

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    Año Nuevo (New Year's Day)

    Thursday, January 1, 2026

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    Carnaval (Carnival)

    Monday, February 16, 2026

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    Carnaval (Shrove Tuesday)

    Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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      Jueves Santo (Maundy Thursday)

      Thursday, April 2, 2026

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      Viernes Santo (Good Friday)

      Friday, April 3, 2026

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      Día del Trabajador (Labour Day)

      Friday, May 1, 2026

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      Batalla del Pichincha (The Battle of Pichincha)

      Sunday, May 24, 2026

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          Día del Primer Grito de Independencia de Quito (Declaration of Independence of Quito)

          Monday, August 10, 2026

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          Independencia de Guayaquil (Independence of Guayaquil)

          Thursday, September 10, 2026

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            Día de los Difuntos (All Souls' Day)

            Monday, November 2, 2026

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            Independencia de Cuenca (Independence of Cuenca)

            Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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            Navidad (Christmas Day)

            Friday, December 25, 2026

          About Public Holidays in Quito

          Public holidays in Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

          This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

          All Public Holidays in Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador 2026

          DateDayHolidayType
          January 1, 2026ThursdayAño Nuevo (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
          February 16, 2026MondayCarnaval (Carnival)Public Holiday
          February 17, 2026TuesdayCarnaval (Shrove Tuesday)Public Holiday
          April 2, 2026ThursdayJueves Santo (Maundy Thursday)Public Holiday
          April 3, 2026FridayViernes Santo (Good Friday)Public Holiday
          May 1, 2026FridayDía del Trabajador (Labour Day)Public Holiday
          May 24, 2026SundayBatalla del Pichincha (The Battle of Pichincha)Public Holiday
          August 10, 2026MondayDía del Primer Grito de Independencia de Quito (Declaration of Independence of Quito)Public Holiday
          September 10, 2026ThursdayIndependencia de Guayaquil (Independence of Guayaquil)Public Holiday
          November 2, 2026MondayDía de los Difuntos (All Souls' Day)Public Holiday
          November 3, 2026TuesdayIndependencia de Cuenca (Independence of Cuenca)Public Holiday
          December 25, 2026FridayNavidad (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

          All Public Holidays in Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador 2027

          DateDayHolidayType
          January 1, 2027FridayAño Nuevo (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
          February 8, 2027MondayCarnaval (Carnival)Public Holiday
          February 9, 2027TuesdayCarnaval (Shrove Tuesday)Public Holiday
          March 25, 2027ThursdayJueves Santo (Maundy Thursday)Public Holiday
          March 26, 2027FridayViernes Santo (Good Friday)Public Holiday
          May 1, 2027SaturdayDía del Trabajador (Labour Day)Public Holiday
          May 24, 2027MondayBatalla del Pichincha (The Battle of Pichincha)Public Holiday
          August 10, 2027TuesdayDía del Primer Grito de Independencia de Quito (Declaration of Independence of Quito)Public Holiday
          September 10, 2027FridayIndependencia de Guayaquil (Independence of Guayaquil)Public Holiday
          November 2, 2027TuesdayDía de los Difuntos (All Souls' Day)Public Holiday
          November 3, 2027WednesdayIndependencia de Cuenca (Independence of Cuenca)Public Holiday
          December 25, 2027SaturdayNavidad (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

          Dates are calculated from each holiday's official rule (fixed date, Easter or lunar calendar) using the open-source date-holidays dataset.

          Last updated November 13, 2026. Governments can move or add holidays at short notice, so confirm important dates with an official source.

          Quito Holidays Explained

          Año Nuevo (New Year's Day) · January 1

          The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, usually a quiet day after New Year's Eve celebrations.

          Jueves Santo (Maundy Thursday) · April 2

          The Thursday before Easter, remembering the Last Supper. Its date moves each year with Easter.

          Viernes Santo (Good Friday) · April 3

          The Friday before Easter, when Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus. Its date moves each year with Easter.

          Día del Trabajador (Labour Day) · May 1

          A day honoring workers and the labor movement.

          Navidad (Christmas Day) · December 25

          Celebrates the birth of Jesus on December 25 and is one of the most widely observed holidays in the world.

          Other Observances in Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador 2026

          These dates are marked in Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador but are not public holidays, so most offices, schools and shops stay open. Bank holidays only close banks and some businesses.

          DateDayHolidayType
          April 5, 2026SundayPascua (Easter Sunday)Observance
          July 24, 2026FridayEl Natalicio de Simón Bolívar (The Birthday of Simón Bolívar)Observance
          October 31, 2026SaturdayDia de La Bandera (Flag Day)Observance
          December 6, 2026SundayAniversario de la fundación de Quito (Foundation of Quito)Observance
          December 31, 2026ThursdayFin del Año (New Year's Eve)Observance

          Frequently Asked Questions

          How many public holidays are there in Quito?

          Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador has 12 public holidays in 2026, 1 fewer than the global average of 13.

          Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Quito in 2026?

          1 public holiday falls on a weekend in Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador in 2026: The Battle of Pichincha (Sunday, May 24). Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador gives no substitute day off for these, so it is lost.

          Does Quito give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

          No — Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador does not give a substitute day off when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

          What is the longest break possible in Quito in 2026?

          With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador in 2026 is 9 consecutive days off, February 14–February 22, by booking 3 days of leave. With just 1 day of leave, you can get 4 days off in a row, January 1–January 4.

          When is the next public holiday in Quito?

          The next public holiday in Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador is Navidad (Christmas Day) on December 25, 2026.

          Which holidays in Quito change date each year?

          Carnival, Shrove Tuesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday do not fall on the same date every year in Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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