There are 14 public holidays in the Principality of Andorra in 2023, and one falls on the weekend: New Year's Day.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1, 2023, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world.
Epiphany
Epiphany, also called Three Kings' Day, is an important religious festival celebrating the visit of the three kings. It is celebrated on January 6, 2023 in Western churches and January 19, 2023 in Eastern churches.
Carnival Monday
Carnival Monda is one of the last days before the Lenten fasting. The holiday falls 48 days before Easter Sunday, observed on Feb 20, 2023.
Constitution Day
The holiday commemorates the anniversary when the Andorran people approved the Constitution of Andorra in a referendum. It is observed on March 14, 2023.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday celebrating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed on Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday. In 2023, Good Friday is celebrated on April 7, 2023 in Western churches and April 14, 2023 in Eastern churches.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. The holiday is observed on April 10, 2023 in Western churches and April 17, 2023 in Eastern churches.
May Day
May Day, also known as Labor Day, is observed on May 1, 2023, to celebrate the achievements of workers. The holiday originates in the eight-hour day movement, which is eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.
Whit Monday
Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a religious festival Christians celebrate. It falls on the day after Pentecost, the 50th day after Easter Sunday. In 2023, the holiday falls on May 29.
Assumption of Mary
Assumption Day commemorates the day that the bodily taking up of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, into Heaven. The holiday is observed on August 15, 2023.
National Day
The holiday is observed on September 8, 2023, in honor of Our Lady of Meritxell, the patron saint of Andorra.
All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day is observed on November 1, 2023, and commemorates all the saints from Christian history, including those known and unknown.
Immaculate Conception Day
The holiday is observed on December 8, 2023, and it celebrates the Virgin Mary has been free of original sin from the moment of her conception.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day falls on December 25, 2023, and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas Day is a holiday of sharing. People exchange Christmas gifts and cards with families and friends.
Saint Stephen's Day
Saint Stephen's Day is observed on December 26, 2023, a holiday commemorating the life of St. Stephen, a Christian deacon and the first Christian martyr.
The following is the list of public holidays in Andorra 2023.
Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
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New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
Epiphany | Jan 06, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
Carnival Monday | Feb 20, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Constitution Day | Mar 14, 2023 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
Good Friday | Apr 07, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
Easter Monday | Apr 10, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
May Day | May 01, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Whit Monday | May 29, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Assumption of Mary | Aug 15, 2023 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
National Day | Sep 08, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
All Saints' Day | Nov 01, 2023 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
Immaculate Conception Day | Dec 08, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Saint Stephen's Day | Dec 26, 2023 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in the Principality of Andorra in 2023.