New Year's Day is a public holiday in Ecuador, observed on January 1, 2026. It is locally known as Año Nuevo. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.
Holiday Details
| Holiday | New Year's Day |
| Local Name | Año Nuevo |
| Date | January 1, 2026 |
| Country |  Ecuador |
| Type | Public |
| National | Yes — observed nationwide |
Frequently Asked Questions
All Public Holidays in Ecuador
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-16 | Carnival | Public |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | Public |
| 2026-05-01 | International Workers' Day | Public |
| 2026-05-24 | The Battle of Pichincha | Public |
| 2026-08-10 | Declaration of Independence of Quito | Public |
| 2026-10-09 | Independence of Guayaquil | Public |
| 2026-11-02 | All Souls' Day | Public |
| 2026-11-03 | Independence of Cuenca | Public |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | Public |
| 2026-02-16 | Carnival | Public |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | Public |
| 2026-05-01 | International Workers' Day | Public |
| 2026-05-24 | The Battle of Pichincha | Public |
| 2026-08-10 | Declaration of Independence of Quito | Public |
| 2026-10-09 | Independence of Guayaquil | Public |
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