Andorra Public Holidays 2025
Andorra has 16 public holidays and 2 observances in 2025. Explore the full holiday calendar below.
All Holidays
Date | Day | Name | Type |
---|---|---|---|
1 Jan | Wed | New Year's Day | public |
6 Jan | Mon | Epiphany | public |
4 Mar | Tue | Shrove Tuesday | public |
14 Mar | Fri | Constitution Day | public |
17 Apr | Thu | Maundy Thursday | bank |
18 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | public |
20 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday | public |
21 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday | public |
1 May | Thu | Labour Day | public |
8 Jun | Sun | Pentecost | public |
9 Jun | Mon | Whit Monday | public |
15 Aug | Fri | Assumption | public |
8 Sep | Mon | Our Lady of Meritxell | public |
1 Nov | Sat | All Saints' Day | public |
8 Dec | Mon | Immaculate Conception | public |
24 Dec | Wed | Christmas Eve | bank |
25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day | public |
26 Dec | Fri | Boxing Day | public |
About Andorra's Holidays
Andorra has a mix of national, public, and cultural holidays. Important national days include the feast of Our Lady of Meritxell, Constitution Day, New Year and Christmas. Many public holidays follow Christian traditions like Easter and All Saints.
Local parish festivals and summer town celebrations are very important culturally. These parish fiestas bring traditional music, food, dances and costumes. Banks, schools and many shops close for major holidays, and the government declares official bank and public holidays each year.
Tourism and ski season make some holidays busier. Overall Andorran holidays blend national pride, religion and local village life, with both official holiday dates and lively community celebrations across the country.
Holiday Traditions
Holidays in Andorra mix Catalan and French influences with local mountain customs. Families value time together, visiting elders and sharing stories. Homes may display small nativity scenes or regional decorations that reflect both religion and mountain life.
Food is important. Meals often include roasted meats, hearty stews, rich breads and sweets made with nuts or honey. Local cheeses and cured meats are common. People cook together and share plates so everyone tastes many dishes.
Public celebrations fill town squares with music, dancing and fireworks. Small parades, folk dances and communal meals bring neighbors together. Officials and churches may hold ceremonies, but the warm, family centered spirit is what makes holidays special.
Travel Tips
Andorra (AD) is small and busy in the holiday season. Many shops, restaurants and services stay open in tourist areas, but smaller businesses and some offices close on major holidays. Plan ahead for limited hours.
Roads into Andorra can get very crowded. Cross border checks and parking near ski resorts fill up fast. Bus and shared shuttle services sell out. Book transfers and parking early and allow extra driving time.
Ski lifts and mountain activities are popular and often crowded on weekends and school breaks. Buy lift tickets and equipment rentals in advance and consider weekday visits for quieter slopes.
Carry local cash and cards. Check opening hours, prebook key services, and have flexible plans for weather or crowds.