Public holiday in Andorra
New Year's Day in Andorra
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
New Year’s Day is a nationwide public holiday in Andorra on 1 January. It marks the start of the calendar year and is one of the fixed holidays that frame the winter season.
About New Year's Day in Andorra
In Andorra, New Year’s Day is observed across the whole country and serves mainly as a day of rest at the beginning of the year. It sits immediately after New Year’s Eve celebrations, so the day is often quieter and more family-focused than the night before. As a fixed public holiday, it is part of the annual holiday calendar rather than a date that shifts from year to year.
History
New Year’s Day has long been observed in Andorra as part of the wider European calendar of fixed public holidays marking 1 January as the start of the year. There is no widely cited Andorran-specific historical event associated with the date.
Traditions
Common observances in Andorra are similar to those in nearby European countries: people may gather with family, share meals, exchange New Year greetings and enjoy a slower pace after the previous evening’s celebrations. Some households also make personal resolutions for the year ahead.
How New Year's Day is celebrated in Andorra
The day is typically quiet compared with the night before. Many people spend it at home or with relatives, and public life is reduced because it is a nationwide holiday.
Interesting facts
Andorra’s public-holiday calendar includes another major fixed holiday at the start of the year: Epiphany, which follows on 6 January.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 Jan 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.