Independence of Guayaquil is a public holiday in Ecuador, known locally as Independencia de Guayaquil.
In 2026 it falls on Friday 9 October; in 2027 on Friday 8 October.
The date is fixed, so only the weekday changes from year to year.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 October | Thursday | |
| 2025 | 10 October | Friday long weekend | observed (moved) |
| 2026 | 9 October | Friday long weekend | |
| 2027 | 8 October | Friday long weekend | observed (moved) |
| 2027 | 9 October | Saturday weekend | |
| 2028 | 9 October | Monday long weekend |