Public holiday in Andorra
Meritxell Day in Andorra
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Meritxell Day is a nationwide public holiday in Andorra on 8 September. It commemorates the country’s patron saint, Our Lady of Meritxell, and is one of the main national observances in the principality.
About Meritxell Day in Andorra
In Andorra, Meritxell Day marks the country’s patronal feast and serves as a national day of devotion to Our Lady of Meritxell. Because it falls nationwide, it has significance across the principality rather than in a single parish or locality. The date also gives Andorra a fixed annual public holiday in early September.
History
The holiday is linked to the Sanctuary of Meritxell, one of Andorra’s best-known religious sites. The modern observance is associated with the country’s patron saint, Our Lady of Meritxell, whose image is central to Andorran Catholic tradition.
Traditions
The day is associated with Catholic observance centred on Meritxell and with visits to the sanctuary bearing that name. In Andorra, it is also a national feast day, so the religious character of the holiday sits alongside its role as a country-wide civic observance.
How Meritxell Day is celebrated in Andorra
Contemporary observance in Andorra commonly includes religious services and gatherings connected with the Sanctuary of Meritxell. As a nationwide public holiday, it is also treated as a day off across the country.
Interesting facts
The Sanctuary of Meritxell is in Canillo. Meritxell Day is fixed on 8 September each year.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 Sep 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.