Ecuador

Independence Day, August 10. Commemorates the first patriot uprising in 1809 against Spanish rule.
Cuenca Independence Day, November 3. Commemorates the declaration of independence for the city made on November 3, 1820.
Battle of Pichincha Day, May 24. Anniversary of the Spanish defeat in 1822.
Guayaquil's Independence Day, October 9.
Simon Bolivar's Birthday, July 24. Bolivar was born in 1783. Also observed in Venezuela.

Public holidays   New Year's Day, Epiphany, Carnival, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Labor Day, Battle of Pichincha Day, Simon Bolmvar's Birthday, Independence Day, Guayaquil Independence Day, Columbus Day (Oct 12), All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day, Cuenca Independence Day, Founding of Quito Day, and Christmas.