Public holiday in Andorra
Assumption Day in Andorra
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Assumption Day is a nationwide public holiday in Andorra on 15 August. It marks a major Marian feast in the Catholic calendar and is a fixed day off across the country.
About Assumption Day in Andorra
In Andorra, Assumption Day is one of the fixed public holidays in the annual calendar and is observed nationwide. Its significance is primarily religious and cultural: it coincides with the Catholic feast of the Assumption of Mary, so the day is associated with church observance and a quieter public atmosphere than a normal weekday. Because it falls in mid-August, it also sits within the summer holiday period, which can shape travel plans and local routines.
Traditions
The day is associated with Catholic observance, especially Mass and other church services in communities where people choose to attend. In Andorra, as elsewhere in Catholic Europe, the feast is linked to devotion to the Virgin Mary rather than to a separate civic ceremony.
How Assumption Day is celebrated in Andorra
The holiday is usually marked more as a day of rest and religious observance than by large nationwide civic events. People may attend church, spend time with family, or take advantage of the summer break, but there is no single standard public program across the country.
Interesting facts
Andorra observes the holiday on the same date each year, 15 August. It is a nationwide public holiday rather than a regional or local observance. The date is also widely used for the Assumption feast in many Catholic countries, so visitors may notice similar church observances elsewhere in Europe on the same day.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 Aug 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Sources and verification
- 2026: Government of Andorra – 2026 labour calendar · checked 20 Oct 2026
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.