Public holiday in Andorra
Christmas Day in Andorra
Friday, December 25, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Christmas Day is a nationwide public holiday in Andorra on 25 December. It marks the holiday period at the end of the year and is observed across the country.
About Christmas Day in Andorra
In Andorra, Christmas Day is observed nationwide and falls within the wider year-end holiday period. It is a public holiday, so the day is widely reserved for time with family and for private observance rather than ordinary routine activities. The date also sits alongside the build-up to New Year, making it part of a short seasonal break in the country's calendar.
Traditions
Christmas in Andorra follows broadly Christian and family-centered customs common in the Pyrenees and nearby Catalan-speaking areas. Homes are usually decorated for the season, meals are shared with family, and many people attend church services or take part in private religious observance.
How Christmas Day is celebrated in Andorra
The day is commonly spent at home or with relatives, with festive meals and reduced everyday activity. In a small country like Andorra, the public holiday is mainly noticeable in the quieter pace of daily life and the focus on family gatherings.
Interesting facts
Andorra's official language is Catalan, so seasonal greetings and holiday notices are commonly given in Catalan in public life. Christmas Day falls during the winter tourist season, when visitors are already present in the country for skiing and other mountain activities.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 Dec 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.