EcuadorvsPeru
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
7
Only Ecuador
13
Only Peru
What the numbers say
In 2026, Ecuador has 11 nationwide public holidays and Peru has 17, so Peru gets 6 more days off. They line up on 4 dates, including Año Nuevo, Viernes Santo, Día del Trabajo and Día de Navidad.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Ecuador has 11 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 13 for Peru (4 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); Peru offers 4 and 7. Peru has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is February in Ecuador and April in Peru.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Ecuador
Peru is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Peru
Ecuador is working these days.