Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Ecuador
Ecuador has 9 long weekends in 2026 and 6 in 2027. The longest break is 6 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Friday off around Carnival for a 5-day break.
2026
View all9
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 5d
Carnival
Fri 13 Feb – Tue 17 Feb
Take Friday off
- 5d
All Souls' Day & Independence of Cuenca
Fri 30 Oct – Tue 3 Nov
Take Friday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
Take Friday off
2027
View all6
Long weekends
6
Longest (days)
6
Bridge opps
- 6d
All Souls' Day & Independence of Cuenca
Tue 2 Nov – Sun 7 Nov
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 5d
Carnival
Fri 5 Feb – Tue 9 Feb
Take Friday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Ecuador 2026
All 12 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Ecuador 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Ecuador 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Ecuador 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Ecuador have in 2026?
Ecuador has 9 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Ecuador have in 2027?
Ecuador has 6 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Ecuador?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Carnival (Sat 14 Feb – Tue 17 Feb). Take Friday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 1 day of leave.