PeruvsEcuador
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
13
Only Peru
7
Only Ecuador
What the numbers say
In 2026, Peru has 17 nationwide public holidays and Ecuador has 11, so Peru gets 6 more days off. They line up on 4 dates, including Año Nuevo, Viernes Santo, Día del Trabajo and Navidad.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Peru has 13 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 11 for Ecuador (0 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Peru offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 7 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Ecuador offers 9 and 2. Peru has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Peru and February in Ecuador.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Peru
Ecuador is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Ecuador
Peru is working these days.