Manabí Public Holidays 2026 – State Holiday Calendar & Non-Working Days

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Manabí?

Manabí observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Ecuador nationally, since Manabí doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Manabí, Ecuador

Get up-to-date public holiday dates for Manabí, Ecuador. Track official statutory days off, bank closures, and upcoming holiday schedules across Manabí.

Public administration, schools, and financial institutions in Manabí observe these official holiday dates to mark statutory national and regional occasions. In Manabí, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Primer Grito de Independencia on August 10) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

Regional Quick Links: Manabí Overview | Cities in Manabí | Manabí Currency | Ecuador National Holidays

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Manabí, Ecuador

This is Ecuador's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Ecuador's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Manabí and the rest of Ecuador, not a separate Manabí-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Manabí

These are Ecuador's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Ecuador's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Ecuador, including Manabí. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Primer Grito de Independencia	August 10	National Holiday	Full National Closure	www.presidencia.gob.ec

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Manabí

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Primer Grito de Independencia	Tue, Aug 10, 2027	Take the Monday before off for a 4-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Manabí

Manabí follows Ecuador's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

If a statutory holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday in Manabí, the following Monday is commonly declared a substitute non-working day by official gazette — check the live calendar above for the specific year-by-year date.

As Manabí's capital, Portoviejo observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Manabí.

Frequently Asked Questions — Manabí Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Manabí?

Yes, they do. Manabí follows Ecuador's statutory calendar exactly, so banks, government offices and schools throughout the state close on every officially mandated non-working day.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Manabí?

Manabí observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Ecuador nationally, since Manabí doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Manabí?

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across Manabí.

Do public holidays in Manabí differ from the rest of Ecuador?

No — public holidays in Ecuador are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Manabí observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Manabí-specific reference, not because Manabí has its own separate holiday list.

Does Portoviejo, Manabí's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Portoviejo observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Manabí and Ecuador. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Manabí's public holiday dates?

Manabí's public holidays are mandated by Ecuador's national statutory framework, published via www.presidencia.gob.ec — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.