Immaculate Conception 2026, 2027 and 2028 in Andorra
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary is an official public holiday in Andorra. This is a traditional Roman Catholic holy day and has been for observed in some form for centuries. The faithful attend a special holy mass in their local parish or go on a trip to a larger church with a more spectacular service.
In 2026, Immaculate Conception falls on Tuesday 8 December. The holiday will be on Wednesday 8 December in 2027.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 Dec | Tue | Immaculate Conception |
| 2027 | 8 Dec | Wed | Immaculate Conception |
| 2028 | 8 Dec | Fri | Immaculate Conception |
| Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. | |||
Mary is often referred to as Our Lady of Meritxell in Andorra due to a legend of a statue of Mary and Jesus found by a rose that bloomed out of season. These events are said to have occurred in the 12th Century A.D. A chapel was built to house it and can be visited in the town of Meritxell.
Over 85 percent of Andorra’s population is Roman Catholic and the church has a special relationship with the state, although Roman Catholicism is by no means an “official state religion”. This relationship, however, makes it natural for Andorra to make a high feast day like Immaculate Conception a national celebration.
Previous Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 Dec | Mon | Immaculate Conception |
| 2024 | 8 Dec | Sun | Immaculate Conception |