Declaration of Independence of Quito is a public holiday in Ecuador, known locally as Primer Grito de Independencia.
In 2026 it falls on Monday 10 August; in 2027 on Monday 9 August.
The date is fixed, so only the weekday changes from year to year.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 August | Sunday weekend | |
| 2025 | 11 August | Monday long weekend | observed (moved) |
| 2026 | 10 August | Monday long weekend | |
| 2027 | 9 August | Monday long weekend | observed (moved) |
| 2027 | 10 August | Tuesday | |
| 2028 | 10 August | Thursday | |
| 2028 | 11 August | Friday long weekend | observed (moved) |