ColombiavsEcuador
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
14
Only Colombia
5
Only Ecuador
What the numbers say
In 2026, Colombia has 19 nationwide public holidays and Ecuador has 11, so Colombia gets 8 more days off. They line up on 5 dates, including Año Nuevo, Viernes Santo, Primero de Mayo and Dia de los Santos.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Colombia has 19 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 11 for Ecuador (0 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Colombia offers 16 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Ecuador offers 9 and 2. Colombia has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is June in Colombia and February in Ecuador.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Colombia
Ecuador is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Ecuador
Colombia is working these days.