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Goa Holidays 2026 List Verified

Goa Public, Government and Bank Holidays 2026

Check if today or tomorrow is a holiday in Goa, plus the full 2026 list of government, public, restricted, bank, and school holidays for Panaji and the whole state. 18 public holidays and 2 restricted holidays, updated for HR and payroll teams.

Source: Government of Goa, General Administration Department (GAD). Live status updates daily. Last reviewed September 2026. Verify against the official gazette before payroll lock.

2026 At a Glance

18

Public

General

2

Restricted

Optional

3

National

All-India

19+

Bank

Key dates

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Is today a holiday in Goa?

Tuesday, 08 September 2026

No, it is a working day

Today is a regular working day across Goa. The state government has not declared a public holiday on this date. Offices, banks, and schools follow normal hours.

Is tomorrow a holiday in Goa?

Wednesday, 09 September 2026

No, it is a working day

Tomorrow is a regular working day across Goa. The state government has not declared a public holiday on this date. Offices, banks, and schools follow normal hours.

This status checks the current date in India against the official Goa 2026 calendar and refreshes daily. Weekly offs (Sundays, and second and fourth Saturdays) are not listed as public holidays.

Quick Read

Goa notifies 18 general public holidays for 2026 through the GAD, including the 3 national days and state festivals such as Goa Liberation Day, the Feast of St Francis Xavier, and Ganesh Chaturthi. It also lists 2 restricted holidays, and banks observe their own holiday set. Apply these by employee work location and your Shops and Establishments policy across Panaji and the state.

Government & Public Holidays

List of Goa Government Holidays 2026

18 general public and government holidays, grouped by month. National gazetted days are tagged. Source: Goa GAD 2026 calendar.

Jan

January 2026

1 holiday
26 Jan Republic Day Monday National
Mar

March 2026

4 holidays
03 Mar Holi Tuesday Regional
19 Mar Gudi Padwa Thursday Regional
21 Mar Id-ul-Fitr Saturday Regional
26 Mar Ram Navami Thursday Regional
Apr

April 2026

2 holidays
03 Apr Good Friday Friday Regional
14 Apr Dr B R Ambedkar Jayanti Tuesday Regional
May

May 2026

2 holidays
01 May May Day Friday Regional
28 May Bakrid (Id-ul-Zuha) Thursday Regional
Aug

August 2026

1 holiday
15 Aug Independence Day Saturday National
Sep

September 2026

2 holidays
14 Sep Ganesh Chaturthi Monday Regional
15 Sep Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day) Tuesday Regional
Oct

October 2026

2 holidays
02 Oct Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti Friday National
20 Oct Dussehra Tuesday Regional
Nov

November 2026

1 holiday
08 Nov Diwali Sunday Regional
Dec

December 2026

3 holidays
03 Dec Feast of St Francis Xavier Thursday Regional
19 Dec Goa Liberation Day Saturday Regional
25 Dec Christmas Day Friday Regional

Holidays on lunar or Islamic calendars may shift by a day on moon sighting. Goa also observes Carnival as a cultural festival. Confirm against the official Goa gazette before locking payroll.

Bank Holidays

Bank Holidays in Goa 2026

Goa bank holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, the same list the RBI follows. Banks also close every Sunday and on the second and fourth Saturday.

DateDayBank Holiday
26 Jan 2026MondayRepublic Day
03 Mar 2026TuesdayHoli
19 Mar 2026ThursdayGudi Padwa
21 Mar 2026SaturdayId-ul-Fitr
26 Mar 2026ThursdayRam Navami
01 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts
03 Apr 2026FridayGood Friday
14 Apr 2026TuesdayDr B R Ambedkar Jayanti
01 May 2026FridayMay Day
28 May 2026ThursdayBakrid (Id-ul-Zuha)
15 Aug 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
14 Sep 2026MondayGanesh Chaturthi
15 Sep 2026TuesdayGanesh Chaturthi (2nd Day)
02 Oct 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi Jayanti
20 Oct 2026TuesdayDussehra
08 Nov 2026SundayDiwali
03 Dec 2026ThursdayFeast of St Francis Xavier
19 Dec 2026SaturdayGoa Liberation Day
25 Dec 2026FridayChristmas Day

Bank holiday lists are issued by the RBI per state. Confirm the final dates with your bank, as some festival dates are subject to revision.

Restricted Holidays

Optional / Restricted Holidays 2026

Employees may choose a limited number, subject to company policy. Banks observe the annual closing on 1 April.

DateDayOccasion
01 Jan 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
01 Apr 2026WednesdayAnnual Closing of Bank Accounts
Schools & Panaji

School Holidays and Panaji Holidays in Goa

Are schools closed tomorrow in Goa?

Goa schools follow the gazetted holidays above, plus their own academic-calendar breaks for summer, the monsoon, and Christmas. Any public holiday on this page is a school holiday statewide. Unplanned closures for rain or local events come from a separate District order, so check your school circular and the live status box above.

Is today a holiday in Panaji?

Panaji, Margao, Vasco da Gama, Mapusa, and the rest of Goa follow the same state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday on this page applies in Panaji. The city also closes for the main Ganesh Chaturthi, Feast of St Francis Xavier, and Christmas festival days.

Employer Guide

How Goa holidays apply at work

01

Compulsory public holidays

The 18 general holidays are paid days off. Offices and banks stay closed. National days (Republic, Independence, Gandhi Jayanti) are mandatory everywhere. Ganesh Chaturthi and Goa Liberation Day are major state breaks.

02

Restricted holiday choice

Employees pick a set number of restricted holidays per company policy, usually two to three. Record the chosen day in your leave system.

03

Shops & Establishments rule

Private employers grant paid public holidays per the Goa Shops and Commercial Establishments Act and policy. Typical practice is 12 to 15 paid holidays plus weekly offs.

04

Tourism and hospitality note

Goa hotels, restaurants, and tourism units often run rotating shifts around Carnival, Christmas, and New Year peak season. Map each employee to the Goa calendar and grant compensatory offs for holiday working.

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Sources & Verification

How this Goa 2026 holiday list is verified

This calendar follows the official Government of Goa, General Administration Department 2026 holiday notification, compiled by the HRMS Software in India compliance team and cross-checked before each update. Last reviewed September 2026. Islamic and lunar festival dates stay provisional until the state confirms them, so verify against the official gazette before locking payroll.

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FAQ

Goa Holidays 2026 FAQ

Is today a holiday in Goa?
Check the live "Is today a holiday in Goa" box at the top of this page. It compares the current date against the official Goa 2026 calendar and updates every day. As a general rule, Goa government offices and banks close on all gazetted public holidays, every Sunday, and the second and fourth Saturday of each month.
Is tomorrow a holiday in Goa?
The "Is tomorrow a holiday in Goa" box near the top of this page shows tomorrow status automatically. If tomorrow is a gazetted public holiday such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Feast of St Francis Xavier, Goa Liberation Day, or Diwali, offices and banks stay closed across the state, including Panaji and Margao.
Is tomorrow a school holiday in Goa?
Most Goa schools follow the state gazetted holiday list plus their own academic breaks for summer, the monsoon, and Christmas. Any gazetted public holiday on this page is a school holiday across Goa, including Panaji. For unplanned closures due to rain or local events, the District administration issues a separate order, so confirm with your school circular.
Is today a holiday in Panaji?
Panaji follows the Goa state holiday calendar. Every gazetted public holiday listed on this page applies in Panaji, Margao, Vasco da Gama, and Mapusa, and across the state. Panaji observes major days like Ganesh Chaturthi, the Feast of St Francis Xavier, and Goa Liberation Day as full state holidays.
How many public holidays does Goa have in 2026?
Goa notifies 18 general public holidays for 2026 under the GAD calendar, plus 2 restricted or optional holidays. The list includes the 3 national days and state festivals such as Goa Liberation Day, the Feast of St Francis Xavier, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Christmas.
Are public holidays and government holidays the same in Goa?
For the most part, yes. The government (gazetted) holidays that Goa declares are the public holidays observed by offices, banks, and most establishments, and the two terms are used interchangeably. The separate set is restricted or optional holidays, which are not compulsory and are chosen by the employee within company policy.
Is the Goa 2026 holiday list the same for private and tourism companies?
The three national days (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti) are compulsory for every employer. For the rest, private and tourism-sector companies in Goa follow the Shops and Commercial Establishments Act and their own policy, usually granting 12 to 15 paid holidays from the state list plus a few optional ones. So the calendar is the same reference, but the exact paid days off can vary by company.
How do Goa holidays affect payroll and salary?
A declared public holiday is a paid day off, so it does not reduce monthly salary. If an employee works on a public holiday, most Goa employers pay overtime or grant a compensatory off as per policy. Payroll teams should mark each holiday correctly in attendance so loss-of-pay, overtime, and weekly-off calculations stay accurate at month end.
How many restricted or optional holidays can a Goa employee take?
Goa government employees may use a limited number of restricted holidays during the year with prior permission. Private employers usually allow two to three from the optional list, set by company policy. Record each chosen day in your leave system so attendance and payroll reflect it.
What are the bank holidays in Goa in 2026?
Banks in Goa close on all gazetted public holidays, every Sunday, and the second and fourth Saturday. Key 2026 bank holidays include Republic Day, Good Friday, May Day, Independence Day, Ganesh Chaturthi, Gandhi Jayanti, Diwali, the Feast of St Francis Xavier, Goa Liberation Day, and Christmas, plus the annual closing of bank accounts on 1 April.
What are the national holidays in Goa 2026?
The three national gazetted holidays in Goa for 2026 are Republic Day on 26 January, Independence Day on 15 August, and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October. These are compulsory paid holidays for every employer everywhere.
Is Goa Liberation Day a public holiday?
Yes. Goa Liberation Day falls on 19 December 2026 and is a compulsory state public holiday. It marks the liberation of Goa from Portuguese rule in 1961. State offices, banks, and most establishments stay closed.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa 2026 and why is it important?
Ganesh Chaturthi falls on 14 September 2026 in Goa, locally known as Chavath. It marks the birth of Lord Ganesha and is the biggest Hindu festival in the state, celebrated at home and in community pandals, with a second-day holiday on 15 September. It is a gazetted public holiday across Goa.
Where can I download the Goa 2026 holiday list?
Use the Download Goa 2026 Holiday PDF button at the top of this page for the full list. You can also cross-check it against the official Goa Government calendar on the GAD portal linked in the Sources and Verification section.
Why are some Goa festival dates tentative?
Islamic festivals such as Id-ul-Fitr and Bakrid depend on moon sighting and are provisional. Goa may issue a revised date close to the festival, so confirm against the official gazette before locking attendance and payroll.
How does HRMS Software in India manage the Goa holiday calendar across locations?
HRMS Software in India loads the Goa holiday calendar, separates general, restricted, and bank holidays, and applies them to attendance and payroll by work location. Teams with offices in Panaji and other states get the correct state calendar per site, and employees pick restricted holidays within policy. Book a demo to see it on your own setup.

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