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Flag of EcuadorEcuador Holidays 2029: Public Holidays in Ecuador

Ecuador has 11 national public holidays in 2029. 10 of them fall on a weekday and 1 on a weekend. There are 4 long weekends and 4 more if you take a bridge day off.

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National public holidays · #128
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
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Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays

Ecuador public holidays 2029 — full list

DateHolidayLocal nameType
New Year's Day Next Año Nuevo Public holiday
Carnival Carnaval Public holiday
Carnival Carnaval Public holiday
Good Friday Good Friday Public holiday
International Workers' Day International Workers' Day Public holiday
The Battle of Pichincha Batalla de Pichincha Public holiday
Declaration of Independence of Quito Primer Grito de Independencia Public holiday
Independence of Guayaquil Independencia de Guayaquil Public holiday
All Souls' Day Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos Public holiday
Weekend Independence of Cuenca Independencia de Cuenca Public holiday
Christmas Day Día de Navidad Public holiday

Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.

Ecuador holiday calendar 2029

  • National holiday
  • Regional holiday
  • Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)

January 1

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February 2

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March 1

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April

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May 2

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June

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July

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August 1

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September

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October 1

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November 2

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December 1

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Long weekends in Ecuador 2029

4 long weekends come for free, and 4 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.

4days

Sat 10 Feb – Tue 13 Feb

No leave needed

3days

Fri 30 Mar – Sun 1 Apr

No leave needed

4days

Sat 28 Apr – Tue 1 May

Take off Mon 30 Apr

4days

Thu 24 May – Sun 27 May

Take off Fri 25 May

3days

Fri 10 Aug – Sun 12 Aug

No leave needed

4days

Sat 6 Oct – Tue 9 Oct

Take off Mon 8 Oct

3days

Fri 2 Nov – Sun 4 Nov

No leave needed

4days

Sat 22 Dec – Tue 25 Dec

Take off Mon 24 Dec

Ecuador vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2029

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Planning a trip to Ecuador?

On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.

Frequently asked questions about holidays in Ecuador

How many public holidays does Ecuador have in 2029?

11 national public holidays. That ranks Ecuador #128 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2029.

How many long weekends are there in Ecuador in 2029?

4 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 4 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Mon 30 Apr) for 4 days in a row from 28 April.

Which Ecuador public holidays fall on a weekend in 2029?

Independence of Cuenca (Sat 3 Nov). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.

Which month has the most public holidays in Ecuador?

November, with 2 national holidays: All Souls' Day and Independence of Cuenca.