Parade, Riobamba
Carnival Parade, Riobamba
Carnival Parade, Riobamba
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Discover holidays and festivals in Riobamba, Ecuador. The best of Riobamba, from its local markets, delicious street food and closest mountains. Most important local holidays celebrated in Riobamba are:

  • April 21 - Battle of Tapi. There is a large agricultural fair. Queen of the city is elected.
  • November 11 - Riobamba Independence. Street parades, dancing and plenty of traditional food and drink.
  • December to January - "Pase del niño" is a Catholic manifestation, where the coming of the baby Jesus is represented with street parades full of color and dance.

Scroll down to learn more about Riobamba local celebrations and Ecuador public holidays.

Important local holidays &
Public festivals

Ecuador celebrates New Year on January 1st. The celebration starts on December 31th with social gatherings, parties, rituals for good luck and a toast to a happy and healthy year ...
Carnival is a national holiday in Ecuador celebrated either in February or March, depending on the Liturgical Calendar. It lasts four days: Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Carnival has its ...
Holy Week or "Semana Santa" is an Ecuadorian religious holiday celebrated in March or April, depending on the liturgical calendar. Holy Week is an annual tribute of the Passion of ...
Labor Day is the International Workers' Day. Known locally as "Día del Trabajo" or "Primero de Mayo". Labor Day is always celebrated on May 1st and it is an Ecuadorian national ...
The Battle of Pichincha was held on May 24th, 1822 and helped Ecuador to gain its independence from the Spanish rule. A complete victory after many battles that started on ...
Simón Bolívar Day or "Natalicio de Simón Bolívar" in Spanish is a national holiday in Ecuador celebrated on July 24th. Ecuadorians celebrate this day with military parades, as well as parades ...
Ecuadorians celebrate independence from Spain on August 10, 1809. In Spanish, it translates as "El Dia del Primer Grito de Independencia de Quito" which means "The day of the first declaration ...
The Day of the Dead in Ecuador is a national holiday celebrated every year on November 2nd. Originally, it began as an indigenous tradition to connect families with their deceased ...
Jungle towns and rainforests are found in the Amazon Basil. Nearest jungle town to Riobamba is Puyo, located in the Pastaza province, in the north-east of Ecuador. From there, you can take an excursion to the Pastaza river or visit the ...
Riobamba is located in the heart of Ecuador. Closest beaches to Riobamba are located on the Pacific Coast. The nearest beach is known as "Playas", its full name is General Villamil Playas, located in the Guayas province. Although you will ...
Chimborazo volcano is the closest one to Riobamba. West of Riobamba is El Altar, an inactive volcano, and Tungurahua volcano. Going south there is the Sangay volcano, the least accessible and least studied volcano in Ecuador. If you are willing ...

Traditional holidays calendar 2020

Below is a list of mayor holidays celebrated in Ecuador to plan your trip around. If you are traveling, it is important to know these dates as they can affect your travel plans. Click here to see Ecuadorian holidays calendar for these years: 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023
Date Day Name Local Name Comments
January 1 Wednesday New Year’s Day Año Nuevo National holiday
February 22-25 Saturday-Monday Carnival Carnaval National holiday
April 9-12 Thursday-Sunday Holy Week Semana Santa Observance, Christian
April 10 Friday Good Friday Viernes Santo National holiday, Christian
May 1 Friday International Workers’ Day Día del Trabajo National holiday
May 24 Sunday Battle of Pichincha Batalla del Pichincha National holiday Day off on May 22
July 24 Friday Simón Bolívar’s Birthday Memorial Natalicio de Simón Bolívar Observance
July 25 Saturday Guayaquil’s Founding Day Fundación de Guayaquil Observance
August 10 Monday Independence Day Primer Grito de la Independencia National holiday
October 9 Friday Independence of Guayaquil Independencia de Guayaquil National holiday
October 12 Monday Columbus Day Día de la Raza Observance, Schools
November 2 Monday All Soul’s Day Día de los Difuntos National holiday
November 3 Tuesday Independence of Cuenca Independencia de Cuenca National holiday
December 6 Sunday Foundation of Quito Fundación de Quito Local holiday. Day off on December 4
December 25 Friday Christmas Day Navidad National holiday, Christian
December 31 Thursday New Year’s Eve Fin de año National holiday
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