Goa Holidays 2026 Government, Bank & Pooja Holidays List
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Is today a Holiday in Goa?
Today
(28 January 2026)
in Goa
NO HOLIDAY
As of today, the Goa Government has not announced any new public or government holiday. Updates about sudden closures, festival holidays, or bank holiday notifications will be added once an official announcement is made.
Is tomorrow a Holiday in Goa?
Tomorrow
(29 January 2026)
in Goa
NO HOLIDAY
Searches for “tomorrow holiday in Goa” or “Goa government declared holiday tomorrow” usually relate to sudden festival announcements, local events, bandhs, or government notifications. We update this section whenever the Goa Government declares a holiday tomorrow, so bookmark this page and check the calendar for the Goa holiday date you are looking for!
Weekend Holiday Status
*If today or tomorrow falls on Saturday or Sunday, it is usually a weekly off. However, weekends are not considered government-declared public holidays unless an official notification is issued. **Banks and government offices are closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, while Sundays are weekly offs but count as a public holiday only if officially declared.
The Goa Holiday List 2026 brings together all public, government and bank holidays released for the state. It helps individuals plan ahead and enables HR, payroll and operations teams to manage leave calendars, shift rosters, compliance and payroll timelines efficiently.
Since people often look up details such as the Goa holiday list 2026, Goa government holidays, bank holidays in Goa, or even quick checks like whether there’s a bank holiday in Goa today or tomorrow, this page consolidates all that information in one reliable place.
List of Government, Public & Bank Holidays in Goa 2026
Date
Day
Holiday
Holiday Type
Jan 1
Thursday
New Year Day
Optional
Jan 26
Monday
Republic day
National
Feb 15
Sunday
Mahashivratri
Regional
Mar 3
Tuesday
Holi
Regional
Mar 19
Thursday
Gudi Padwa
Regional
Mar 21
Saturday
Id-Ul-Fitr
Regional
Mar 26
Thursday
Ram Navami
Regional
Apr 1
Wednesday
Yearly Closing of Accounts
Regional
Apr 3
Friday
Good Friday
Regional
Apr 14
Tuesday
Ambedkar Jayanti
Regional
May 1
Friday
May Day
National
May 28
Thursday
Bakrid
Regional
Aug 15
Saturday
Independence Day
National
Aug 25
Tuesday
Milad-Un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad)
Regional
Sep 14
Monday
Ganesh Chaturthi
Regional
Sep 15
Tuesday
Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day)
Regional
Oct 2
Friday
Gandhi Jayanti
National
Oct 20
Tuesday
Dussehra (Vijaya Dasami)
Regional
Nov 8
Sunday
Deepawali
Regional
Dec 3
Thursday
Feast of St. Francis Xavier
Regional
Dec 19
Saturday
Goa Liberation Day
Regional
Dec 25
Friday
Christmas
Regional
Download: Goa Government Notification
This holiday list is applicable for the following cities:
Vasco da Gama, Margao, Panaji, Mapusa and Ponda
Check holiday lists for all the Indian states here
In Goa, “Pooja Holidays” refer to important religious and cultural festivals observed across the state. These holidays are especially significant for temples, schools, and local communities. While educational institutions may observe extended breaks around major festivals, government offices, banks, and private organisations declare official holidays only on the key festival dates listed below.
Date
Day
Holiday
Holiday Type
Mar 3
Tuesday
Holi
Regional
Mar 19
Thursday
Gudi Padwa
Regional
Mar 26
Thursday
Ram Navami
Regional
Sep 14
Monday
Ganesh Chaturthi
Regional
Sep 15
Tuesday
Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day)
Regional
Oct 20
Tuesday
Dussehra (Vijaya Dasami)
Regional
Nov 8
Sunday
Deepawali
Regional
Bank Holidays in Goa in 2026
Bank holidays in Goa are declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act and follow notifications issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Goa State Government. These holidays apply to all scheduled, nationalised, private, and cooperative banks operating in the state and include national holidays, major religious festivals, and bank-specific closures.
Some of the major bank holidays expected in Goa in 2026 include:
Note: Banks in Goa also remain closed on all Sundays and on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of every month.
* *The dates for Muslim festivals (such as Id-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, Milad-Un-Nabi)depend on the sighting of the moon and may vary from the dates given above.
If you’re searching for “today bank holiday in Goa” or “tomorrow bank holiday in Goa,” this list helps you stay informed and avoid disruptions to banking transactions, salary processing, or payroll timelines.
Date
Day
Holiday
Holiday Type
Jan 26
Monday
Republic day
National
Mar 3
Tuesday
Holi
Regional
Mar 21
Saturday
Id-Ul-Fitr
Regional
Mar 26
Thursday
Ram Navami
Regional
Apr 1
Wednesday
Yearly Closing of Accounts
Regional
Apr 3
Friday
Good Friday
Regional
Apr 14
Tuesday
Ambedkar Jayanti
Regional
May 1
Friday
May Day
National
May 28
Thursday
Bakrid
Regional
Aug 15
Saturday
Independence Day
National
Aug 25
Tuesday
Milad-Un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad)
Regional
Oct 2
Friday
Gandhi Jayanti
National
Oct 20
Tuesday
Dussehra (Vijaya Dasami)
Regional
Nov 8
Sunday
Deepawali
Regional
Dec 25
Friday
Christmas
Regional
Government/Public Holidays in Goa in 2026
Goa Government Holidays 2026 include all official public holidays declared by the state government. These holidays apply to government offices, public institutions, schools, and colleges across Goa and cover national observances, regional festivals, and historically significant state events.
Some of the key Goa government/public holidays expected in 2026 include:
This updated Goa public holiday list 2026 helps residents, institutions, and businesses stay aligned with official Goa Government notifications and plan work schedules, travel, and operations efficiently.
Date
Day
Holiday
Holiday Type
Jan 26
Monday
Republic day
National
Apr 14
Tuesday
Ambedkar Jayanti
Regional
May 1
Friday
May Day
National
Aug 15
Saturday
Independence Day
National
Oct 2
Friday
Gandhi Jayanti
National
Dec 3
Thursday
Feast of St. Francis Xavier
Regional
Dec 19
Saturday
Goa Liberation Day
Regional
Dec 25
Friday
Christmas
Regional
Month-wise Goa Holidays 2026
The following schedule outlines the official General Holidays and key Restricted Holidays (RH) for Goa in 2026. This month-wise breakdown is essential for HR professionals to manage leave policies, payroll processing, and regulatory compliance throughout the year.
Here are Goa Holidays for all 12 months of 2026:
Goa Holidays January 2026:
New Year Day (Jan 1)
Republic day (Jan 26)
Goa Holidays February 2026:
Mahashivratri (Feb 15)
Goa Holidays March 2026:
Holi (Mar 3)
Gudi Padwa (Mar 19)
Id-Ul-Fitr (Mar 21)
Ram Navami (Mar 26)
Goa Holidays April 2026:
Yearly Closing of Accounts (Apr 1)
Good Friday (Apr 3)
Ambedkar Jayanti (Apr 14)
Goa Holidays May 2026:
May Day (May 1)
Bakrid (May 28)
Goa Holidays June 2026:
There are no holidays in Goa in the month of June in 2026
Goa Holidays July 2026:
There are no holidays in Goa in the month of July in 2026
Goa Holidays August 2026:
Independence Day (Aug 15)
Milad-Un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad) (Aug 25)
Goa Holidays September 2026:
Ganesh Chaturthi (Sep 14)
Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day) (Sep 15)
Goa Holidays October 2026:
Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2)
Dussehra (Vijaya Dasami) (Oct 20)
Goa Holidays November 2026:
Deepawali (Nov 8)
Goa Holidays December 2026:
Feast of St. Francis Xavier (Dec 3)
Goa Liberation Day (Dec 19)
Christmas (Dec 25)
How HR teams use this Goa holiday list?
HR, payroll and operations teams rely heavily on this Goa Government Holiday List 2026 to:
Prepare annual leave calendars
Manage shift planning and employee rosters
Align payroll cut-offs with bank holidays in Goa
Maintain compliance with working-day requirements
Configure holidays in HRMS/Payroll software
Avoid salary delays caused by bank closures
Plan staffing during long weekends and festival clusters
FAQs on Goa Holidays in 2026
Is Goa Liberation Day a public holiday?
Yes. Goa Liberation Day on 19 December is an officially declared public holiday.
How many government holidays are there in Goa in 2026?
Goa has 8 government/public holidays, excluding optional and bank-only holidays.
Are bank holidays and government holidays the same in Goa?
No. Bank holidays follow RBI guidelines and may include additional closures.
Is tomorrow a school holiday in Goa?
School holidays depend on official state or education department notifications.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi holiday in Goa?
Ganesh Chaturthi is observed on 14 and 15 September 2026.
The holiday dates provided in this list are tentative and based on the 2026 calendar. The official schedule for General and Restricted Holidays is declared by the Government of Goa and notified under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Please note that dates for religious festivals are subject to change based on moon sightings and official government announcements. We recommend verifying these dates with the latest State Gazette notification or your organization's HR policies before planning leaves or financial transactions.