The Government of Andorra has approved this Wednesday the 2027 work calendarwhich establishes a total of 14 public holidays of mandatory complianceremunerated and non-recoverable. Of these, five will coincide with Saturday or Sunday: the Constitution Daythe Labor Daytheassumption, Christmas i Saint Stephen.
The decree, approved at the proposal of the Minister of Presidency, Economy, Work and Housing, Conxita Marsolsets the public holidays for the sectors of the constructionthe industries, the officesthe banking establishmentsthe hairdressersthe transportation and the distribution of goodsas well as services not directly linked to tourism.
The calendar will start with New Year’s Eveon Friday January 1and the holiday of kingson Wednesday January 6. In February, Monday 8 will be a holiday for Carnivalwhile in March there will be three celebrations: the Constitution Daywhich will fall on Sunday 14Friday saintthe March 26i Easter Mondayon the 29th.
In May, the Labor Day will coincide with Saturday 1, while Whit Monday will be celebrated on May 17. During the summer, the Assumption will fall on Sunday, August 15, and the feast of Our Lady of Meritxell it will be on wednesday September 8.
As for the last months of the year, All Saints will be celebrated on Monday, November 1 and the Immaculate Conception, on Wednesday, December 8. The calendar will close with Christmas, which will fall in saturday December 25, i Saint Stephenon Sunday the 26th.
Workers in sectors directly related to tourism will also be entitled to 14 paid and non-recoverable holidays, although the celebrations may be moved to other dates by agreement between the company and the employee.
However, the decree establishes four holidays that cannot be moved: New Year’s Eve, Constitution Day, Meritxell and Christmas. In the event that a worker in the tourism sector has to provide service during one of these days, the company must compensate him by moving the holiday to another date and, in addition, by granting him an additional day of paid rest.
In sectors not directly linked to tourism, companies that exceptionally need employees to work during a public holiday must request prior authorization from the competent ministry in labor matters.
Finally, the decree also provides that the communes can establish up to four additional parish holidays, which will also be mandatory, remunerated and non-recoverable.
