Holidays are an opportunity for citizens to enjoy a break away from weekends or designated days for each job. For governments it is a way to stimulate tourism.

The holidays are used to unite with a weekend so that the rest is extended, in most countries there are festivities that coincide, such as Christmas and the end of the year.

What date has May 24 this 2023 been moved to in Ecuador so that the holiday coincides with a weekend?

In addition, these days of rest may have historical or religious significance.

On May 24, Ecuadorians have a day off for the Battle of Pichincha, the country has one of the fewest holidays in Latin America. This holiday is moved to May 26.

What happens if a public holiday in Ecuador falls on a Sunday or Monday?

These are the holidays in other countries in the region: