EcuadorvsColombia
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
6
Days you're both off
5
Only Ecuador
14
Only Colombia
What the numbers say
In 2026, Ecuador has 11 nationwide public holidays and Colombia has 19, so Colombia gets 8 more days off. They line up on 6 dates, including Año Nuevo, Viernes Santo, Día del Trabajo and Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Ecuador has 11 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 19 for Colombia (0 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Ecuador offers 9 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Colombia offers 16 and 3. Colombia has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is February in Ecuador and June in Colombia.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Ecuador
Colombia is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Colombia
Ecuador is working these days.