All Saints’ Day in Andorra
All Saints’ Day, called Tots Sants in Catalan, is observed on 1 November and appears in Andorra’s national labour calendar. For workers covered by that calendar it is a paid holiday; tourism-related work and shop opening hours have specific rules.[1][2]
Meaning and observance
In Catholic tradition, All Saints’ Day honours the communion of saints. The Vatican describes it as a solemnity focused on the saints, while the commemoration of the faithful departed follows on 2 November. The two days are closely placed in the church calendar, but they have distinct liturgical focuses.[3]
A documented observance in Andorra is the Mass schedule at the Basilica Sanctuary of Meritxell: the sanctuary lists a Mass at 18:00 on the eve of All Saints’ Day. Visitors planning to attend should confirm the schedule with the sanctuary, as service times can change.[4]
A public holiday under Andorran labour rules
The Government’s labour-calendar information identifies Tots Sants as a national holiday. Andorran labour law gives employees the right to the holidays established in the labour calendar, with pay, subject to the applicable rules and practices of each sector. The Government’s calendar guidance describes the listed national holidays as paid and non-recoverable for covered sectors such as construction, industry, offices, banks, hairdressers, transport and goods distribution, and services not directly related to tourism.[1][2]
Tourism-related sectors follow a different arrangement: the Government’s guidance says their holidays may be transferred to another day by agreement between the parties. It identifies four holidays that cannot be transferred, and Tots Sants is not one of them. Check the applicable work schedule with the employer, particularly in tourism, hospitality or retail.[1]
Shops and visitor planning
A national public holiday does not require every shop to close. Andorra’s commercial-hours guidance names four compulsory retail-closure dates: 1 January, 14 March, 8 September and 25 December. All Saints’ Day is not on that list. Shops set their own opening hours within the applicable limits, and the Government notes that the rules permit opening but do not require a business to open.[5]
Because the labour calendar includes offices and banks among the covered sectors, visitors should check the hours of any office or banking service they need. The official commercial rules do not promise that a particular shop will be open, and visitors should check public transport times with the operator before travelling.[1][5]
All Saints’ Day in Andorra: FAQs
When is All Saints’ Day in Andorra?
It is observed on 1 November. The Andorran labour calendar lists the holiday as Tots Sants.[1]
Is it a day off for workers?
Do shops close?
Not automatically. All Saints’ Day is not among the four dates listed for compulsory shop closure, but each business sets its own opening hours within the rules.[5]
Are there religious services in Andorra?
The Basilica Sanctuary of Meritxell lists a Mass at 18:00 on the eve of All Saints’ Day. Confirm the time with the sanctuary before visiting.[4]
Sources and references
Sources used for All Saints' Day in Andorra:
- S’aprova el calendari laboral per al 2026- Govern d’Andorra
- Llei 31/2018, del 6 de desembre, de relacions laborals (Text refós sense caràcter oficial)- Portal Jurídic d’Andorra
- Angelus, 1 November 2011, Solemnity of All Saints- The Holy See
- Basílica Santuari de Meritxell- Andorra Turisme
- Horaris comercials- Govern d’Andorra