2026 market holidays
—BVQ (Balsa de Valores de Quito) market holidays2026 dates & closures
Balsa de Valores de Quito (BVQ) has 12 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 12 full-day closures. The next full closure is Foundation of Quito (Observed) on Friday, December 4, 2026. Regular trading runs 09:30–16:00 GMT-5, Monday – Friday.
- 12
- Holiday dates in 2026
- 12
- Full-day closures
- 0
- Early closes & half days
Next full-day closures
2026- Dec4
Foundation of Quito (Observed)
Fri · market closed all day
- Dec25
Christmas Day
Fri · market closed all day
- Jan1
New Year's Day
Fri · 2027 · market closed all day
Holiday dates follow the exchange’s official calendar; early closes and substitute holidays are included where published.
Full 2026 schedule| Date | Holiday | Status | Trading hours |
|---|---|---|---|
January 20261 full closure | |||
| Thursday | New Year's Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
February 20262 full closures | |||
| Monday | Carnival | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Tuesday | Carnival Holiday | Full closurepassed | Closed |
April 20261 full closure | |||
| Friday | Good Friday | Full closurepassed | Closed |
May 20262 full closures | |||
| Friday | Labor Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Friday | The Battle of Pichincha (Observed) | Full closurepassed | Closed |
August 20261 full closure | |||
| Monday | Declaration of Independence | Full closurepassed | Closed |
October 20261 full closure | |||
| Friday | Independence of Guayaquil | Full closurepassed | Closed |
November 20262 full closures | |||
| Monday | All Souls' Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Tuesday | Independence of Cuenca | Full closurepassed | Closed |
December 20262 full closures | |||
| Friday | Foundation of Quito (Observed) | Full closure | Closed |
| Friday | Christmas Day | Full closure | Closed |
2026 BVQ Holidays
2026 Balsa de Valores de Quito Holidays Calendar
Regular Hours: 09:30 – 16:00 (America/Guayaquil)
Country: Ecuador
Time Zone: America/Guayaquil
Currency: USD
Official BVQ Website →Is BVQ closed on weekends?
Yes, BVQ is closed on Sundays and Saturdays. Regular trading occurs Monday – Friday only.
Does BVQ close for lunch?
No, BVQ does not have a lunch break. Trading is continuous during the session.
What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?
Most exchanges observe the holiday on the nearest weekday — a Saturday holiday is usually observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Check the official schedule for specific adjustments.
How many holidays does BVQ observe in 2026?
BVQ observes 12 scheduled holidays in 2026, including full market closures and early close days.
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