Public holiday in Andorra
Carnival in Andorra
Monday, February 16, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Carnival is a nationwide public holiday in Andorra observed during the days before Lent. It marks a brief period of festivities before the quieter Lenten season begins.
About Carnival in Andorra
In Andorra, Carnival is observed across the country as a public holiday and is tied to the pre-Lenten calendar. Its practical relevance is mainly that it falls during a period when towns and parishes may organise local festivities, while the holiday itself marks a break in the run-up to Lent rather than a separate religious feast day.
Traditions
Andorran Carnival observance typically includes costumes, masks and informal street celebrations, following the broader Pyrenean and Catalan Carnival custom. In many places, the focus is on local community events rather than a single national ceremony.
How Carnival is celebrated in Andorra
Today, Carnival in Andorra is usually marked by parades, children’s activities, music and neighbourhood gatherings in different towns. The exact programme varies by parish, and the atmosphere is generally light and festive before the Lenten period begins.
Interesting facts
Andorra’s Carnival falls on different dates each year because it is linked to Easter and Lent. The holiday is observed nationwide rather than being limited to a single parish or valley.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 Feb 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.