Public Holidays in Andorra
Statutory public holidays in Andorra, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Andorra at a glance
Andorra’s public holidays follow the Catalan and Catholic calendar, with Our Lady of Meritxell on 8 September the national day. Constitution Day on 14 March is also marked.
The principality adds local festival days per parish, so the calendar varies slightly across the seven parishes.
Andorra public holidays 2026
Andorra has 14 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Epiphany | Jan 6Tue | National |
| Carnival | Feb 16Mon | National |
| Constitution Day | Mar 14Sat | National |
| Good Friday | Apr 3Fri | National |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6Mon | National |
| Labor Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Pentecost Monday | May 25Mon | National |
| Assumption Day | Aug 15Sat | National |
| Our Lady of Meritxell | Sep 8Tue | National |
| All Saints' Day | Nov 1Sun | National |
| Immaculate Conception | Dec 8Tue | National |
Showing 12 of 14 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Andorra
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Andorra.
Andorra la Vella
Europe's highest capital, set in a narrow Pyrenean valley of shops and old stone.
Escaldes-Engordany
A town joined to the capital, known for hot springs and a modern art centre.
Encamp
A parish town on the road to the Grandvalira ski area and the mountain museum.
La Massana
A parish of high valleys and the cable car up to the Tristaina lakes.
Sant Julia de Loria
The southernmost parish, closest to the Spanish border and tobacco country.
Top attractions in Andorra
The places that draw most visitors to Andorra.
Grandvalira
The largest ski domain in the Pyrenees, spanning linked valleys and 200 km of pistes.
Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley
A glacial valley of shepherds' huts, reached only on foot.
Casa de la Vall
A 16th-century stone house that served as the parliament for three centuries.
Sanctuary of Meritxell
A modern shrine to the country's patroness, rebuilt after a fire.
Tristaina Lakes
A cirque of alpine lakes beneath the Pic de Tristaina on the French border.
Vallnord
A ski and bike park of forested slopes above La Massana and Ordino.
Festivals, food and getting around Andorra
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year's Day
Falls on Jan 1
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Epiphany
Falls on Jan 6
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Carnival
Falls on Feb 16
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Constitution Day
Falls on Mar 14
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Fathers' Day
Falls on Mar 19
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March Equinox
Falls on Mar 20
Food & drink
Getting around
Buses link the parishes along the valley; mountain roads are slow in winter and snow tyres are often required.
Travelling around Andorra’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Andorra tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Andorra's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Andorra public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Andorra have?
Andorra has 14 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Andorra is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Andorra's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Andorra typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Andorra?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Andorra?
Calendars are published for 2027, 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Andorra
School term dates in Andorra
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.