If you are thinking of visiting Ecuador and you want to experience the richness of the country's culture, it might be best to book your ticket during the Ecuador Holidays. Below, you will see the various dates and celebrations during the Holidays in Ecuador. Ecuador country, being a nation mostly comprised of Catholic Christians, do celebrate most of their holidays in honor of a saint because Ecuador religion is a major part of the culture. There are a lot of festivities during Ecuador Holidays and these are just some of the common festivals celebrated by the Ecuadorians:

List of Ecuador Holidays:

• 1 January (New Year's Day).
• 6 January (D’a de los Inocentes, y Reyes Magos).
• 27 February (D’a del Civismo).
• Carnival (Monday and Tuesday before Lent).
• Easter (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday).
• 1 May (Labor Day).
• 24 May (Batalla del Pichincha, Independence Day).
• June (Corpus Christi).
• 10 August (Primer grito de independencia).
• 9 October (Guayaquil independence).
• 12 October (Columbus' day).
• 1 November (All Saints' Day).
• 2 November (D’a de los difuntos, All Souls' Day).
• 3 November (Cuenca Independence).
• 6 December (Quito Foundation).
• 25 December (Christmas Day).

To get most of an Ecuador Holiday, one must also know which city the particular holiday is best celebrated. For instance, Carnival is celebrated in February or March (the week before Lent) and ends on Ash Wednesday, wherein people throw balloons filled with water, flour or even eggs at each other. It is a very messy celebration and filled with excitement and fun. The festivities are best to celebrate in Ambato. While for some holidays, people flock to the Ecuador coast for some good parties. On the 6th of December, the celebration are best Quito for Quito is the capital of Ecuador. It might also come in handy to note that you will find the offices of the National Mail Company here for correos del Ecuador.

In celebrating Ecuador Holidays with the locals, it is best to keep in mind to "do as the Romans do." Always treat the locals with respect; You are a visitor and you will always also be treated with respect and honor. Dance and drink and eat if your are invited for this is a great time to make friends and truly immerse yourself with the culture.