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School holidays

Ecuador ·

4 school breaks in Ecuador during 2026. Longest is 64 days (Summer Holidays).

School breaks

4

Total off-days

149

Longest break

64 d

Next break

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Next school break

Summer Holidays

Jun 29 – Aug 31 · 64 days

24

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All 2026 school breaks

4 total
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Winter & spring breaks · varies by zone

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Costa-Galapagos3 breaks

Académies

El Oro · Esmeraldas · Galapagos · Guayas · Los Rios · Manabi · Santa Elena · Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas

Dec25

Christmas Holidays

Dec 25 – Jan 4 · 11 days · COSTA

11d
Feb27

Summer Holidays

Feb 27 – Apr 30 · 63 days · COSTA

63d
Dec25

Christmas Holidays

Dec 25 – Jan 4 · 11 days · COSTA

11d
Sierra-Amazonia3 breaks

Académies

Azuay · Bolivar · Canar · Carchi · Chimborazo · Cotopaxi · Imbabura · Loja · Napo · Orellana · Pastaza · Pichincha · Morona Santiago · Sucumbios · Tungurahua · Zamora Chinchipe

Dec25

Christmas Holidays

Dec 25 – Jan 4 · 11 days · SIERRA

11d
Jun29

Summer Holidays

Jun 29 – Aug 31 · 64 days · SIERRA

64d
Dec25

Christmas Holidays

Dec 25 – Jan 4 · 11 days · SIERRA

11d
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Public holidays in 2026

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Jan1

New Year's Day

Feb16

Carnival Monday

Feb17

Carnival Tuesday

Apr3

Good Friday

May1

Labour Day

May25

Battle of Pichincha

Aug10

Independence Day

Oct9

Independence of Guayaquil

Nov2

All Souls' Day

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Important school holiday information · Ecuador

General information

  • •Ecuador has two school regimes with different calendars: Sierra-Amazonia (September to June/July) and Costa-Galapagos (May to February/March). Both complete 200 instructional days per year.
  • •Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods

Frequently asked questions

When are school holidays in Ecuador 2026?
Ecuador schools have 4 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Ecuador have in 2026?
Ecuador schools observe 4 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the Christmas school break in Ecuador 2026?
The Christmas school break in Ecuador runs December 25, 2025 – January 4, 2026.
When is the summer school break in Ecuador 2026?
The summer school break in Ecuador runs February 27, 2026 – April 30, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Ecuador. See the source link below for the official publication.
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School calendar dates published by national education ministries. Always confirm with your local school for the official calendar.