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Holidays & Observances in Ecuador

Ecuador is a Spanish-speaking eastern South American country located on the equator. Roman Catholicism is predominant here, and most celebrations, including local festivals, are based on Christian traditions. Holidays in Ecuador are a very important part of the culture. An important celebration happens almost every month. Holidays are often celebrated with colorful traditions and public festivities for several days strait. Even Labor Day in Ecuador is more enthusiastic than in most places, reflecting a spring festival from pre-Columbian times known as the Day of Fire.

 

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Country Observances

Holiday Date Country Holiday Observance Type Religion/Belief
Good Friday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Easter Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
Easter Monday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Labour Day / May Day Public, Popular
Corpus Christi Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Independence Day Ecuador Public
All Saints' Day Religious/Beliefs Christianity, Catholic
All Souls' Day - Day of the Dead Religious/Beliefs Christianity, Catholic
Christmas Eve Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
Christmas Public, Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
New Years Eve Popular
New Year's Day Popular
Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday / Fat Tuesday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
International Women's Day Popular