Official List Of Goa Public Holidays 2026
The Government of Goa has officially released its list of public holidays for 2026 through the Goa Gazette (Series II No. 28, dated 9 October 2025). The Goa public holidays 2026 list includes 18 general holidays.
This comprehensive Goa government holiday schedule covers public holidays, special holidays, restricted holidays, commercial and industrial holidays, providing residents, businesses, and travelers a clear calendar for the coming year.
Public Holidays in Goa 2026
These are the days when all government offices remain closed under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
| No | Holiday | Date | Day | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic Day | 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | |
| 2 | Holi (Dhulivandana) | 03 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | |
| 3 | Gudi Padava | 19 Mar 2026 | Thursday | |
| 4 | Id-Ul Fitr (Ramzan Id) | 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Subject to moon |
| 5 | Ram Navami | 26 Mar 2026 | Thursday | |
| 6 | Good Friday | 03 Apr 2026 | Friday | |
| 7 | Dr B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti | 14 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | |
| 8 | May Day | 01 May 2026 | Friday | |
| 9 | Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakri Id) | 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Subject to moon |
| 10 | Independence Day | 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | |
| 11 | Hartalika / Ganesh Chaturthi (1st Day) | 14 Sep 2026 | Monday | |
| 12 | Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day) | 15 Sep 2026 | Tuesday | |
| 13 | Gandhi Jayanti | 02 Oct 2026 | Friday | |
| 14 | Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) | 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | |
| 15 | Diwali (Deepavali) | 08 Nov 2026 | Sunday | |
| 16 | Feast of St. Francis Xavier | 03 Dec 2026 | Thursday | |
| 17 | Goa Liberation Day | 19 Dec 2026 | Saturday | |
| 18 | Christmas Day | 25 Dec 2026 | Friday |
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Special Holidays List in Goa 2026
These are optional government holidays; offices generally remain open.
| No | Holiday | Date | Day | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahashivratri | 15 Feb 2026 | Sunday | Falls on Sunday |
| 2 | Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad) | 25 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | Subject to moon |
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Restricted Goa Public Holidays 2026
Government employees can choose any two from this list.
| No | Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Year’s Day | 01 Jan | Thursday |
| 2 | Makarsankranti | 14 Jan | Wednesday |
| 3 | Feast of St Joseph Vaz | 16 Jan | Friday |
| 4 | Guru Ravi Das Jayanti | 01 Feb | Sunday |
| 5 | Shivaji Jayanti | 19 Feb | Thursday |
| 6 | Mahavir Jayanti | 31 Mar | Tuesday |
| 7 | Maundy Thursday | 02 Apr | Thursday |
| 8 | Vaisakhi / Vishu | 14 Apr | Tuesday |
| 9 | Buddha Purnima | 01 May | Friday |
| 10 | Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus | 12 Jun | Friday |
| 11 | Muharram | 26 Jun | Friday |
| 12 | Onam | 26 Aug | Wednesday |
| 13 | Raksha Bandhan | 28 Aug | Friday |
| 14 | Janmashtami | 04 Sep | Friday |
| 15 | All Souls Day | 02 Nov | Monday |
| 16 | Govardhan Puja | 10 Nov | Tuesday |
| 17 | Bhaubij | 11 Nov | Wednesday |
| 18 | Guru Nanak Jayanti | 24 Nov | Tuesday |
| 19 | Guru Teg Bahadur Martyrdom Day | 24 Nov | Tuesday |
| 20 | Feast of Immaculate Conception of Mary | 08 Dec | Tuesday |
| 21 | Christmas Eve | 24 Dec | Thursday |
| 22 | New Year’s Eve | 31 Dec | Thursday |
Goa Public Holidays 2026 – Commercial & Industrial Holidays
Applicable for factories, industries, and commercial establishments.
| No | Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic Day | 26 Jan | Monday |
| 2 | Dr B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti | 14 Apr | Tuesday |
| 3 | May Day | 01 May | Friday |
| 4 | Independence Day | 15 Aug | Saturday |
| 5 | Hartalika / Ganesh Chaturthi (1st Day) | 14 Sep | Monday |
| 6 | Gandhi Jayanti | 02 Oct | Friday |
| 7 | Diwali (Deepavali) | 08 Nov | Sunday |
| 8 | Goa Liberation Day | 19 Dec | Saturday |
| 9 | Christmas Day | 25 Dec | Friday |
Notes and Disclaimer
- Moon‑dependent observances (e.g., Id‑Ul‑Fitr, Id‑Ul‑Zuha, Milad‑un‑Nabi) may shift by a day, based on sighting.
- Special Holidays: Government offices remain functional except when the date falls on a weekend, as notified.
- For official reference, please consult the Gazette PDF linked above.
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