Independence of Guayaquil
Nationwide public holiday in Ecuador · Independencia de Guayaquil
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 October | Friday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 8 October | Friday | Independence of Guayaquil (observed) Observed day off for Independence of Guayaquil (Sat 9 Oct) |
| 2027 | 9 October | Saturday | Nationwide |
Observed days are days off given instead of, or as well as, the holiday's own date, for example when it falls on a weekend or the law moves it to a Monday.
Where it applies
Everywhere in Ecuador.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Fri 9 Oct – Sun 11 Oct is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Quito around 9 October: high 24°C (76°F), low 14°C (56°F), rain on 61% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Quito. Source: NASA POWER (NASA Langley Research Center). Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Friday 9 October in Quito: (MET Norway)
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Source: the open-source holidays library, version 0.106. Data generated on 9 October 2026. Official government announcements take precedence.