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Goa has become a tourist obsession due to its vibrant atmosphere and festive spirit. Thus, many people look forward to planning their holidays in this part of India every year.
If you have mastered travelling, you would agree that having close insights into regional holidays provides an upper hand. To assist you, we have compiled a complete list of holidays in Goa this year.
Consider this list and start to plan today for a well-rounded, memorable experience in Goa’s distinct, perky destinations.
For every occasion, a different side of Goa awaits the tourists. For instance, if you visit during Diwali, you will see fascinating fireworks and may indulge in delectable treats along the Goan beaches at night. However, the rhythm of Goan life changes as you visit the place close to Goa’s Liberation Day. Hence, getting a hold of the list of government holidays is crucial when planning a trip.Â
In the following table, you can see the holiday list that will be observed in 2026:
| Date | Day | Holiday/Event Name |
| 26th January | Monday | Republic Day (National Day) |
| 15th February | Sunday | Mahashivaratri (partial) |
| 3rd March | Tuesday | Holi (partial) |
| 19th March | Thursday | Gudi Padava (partial) |
| 21st March | Saturday | Id-ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan) (partial) |
| 26th March | Thursday | Ram Navami (partial) |
| 1st April | Wednesday | Annual Accounts Closing (Bank Holiday) |
| 3rd April | Friday | Good Friday (partial) |
| 14th April | Tuesday | Birth Anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar |
| 1st May | Friday | May Day |
| 28th May | Thursday | Id-Ul-Zuha / Bakri Id (Feast of Sacrifice) (partial) |
| 15th August | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 25th August | Tuesday | Milad-Un-Nabi / Id-e-Milad (Birthday of Prophet) (partial) |
| 14th September | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi (1st Day) |
| 15th September | Tuesday | Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day) (partial) |
| 2nd October | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday |
| 20th October | Tuesday | Dussehra (Vijaya Dashmi) (partial) |
| 8th November | Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali) |
| 3rd December | Thursday | Feast of St. Francis Xavier (partial) |
| 19th December | Saturday | Goa Liberation Day |
| 25th December | Friday | Christmas Day |
Like other Indian states, the Goan Government declares its list of bank holidays at the beginning of each year. On these days, the public sector banks remain closed. Hence, we recommend going through the table below so that you don’t have to face financial constraints due to limited banking services.
Here is the list of all the Goa bank holidays in 2026:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| 10th January  | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 24th January  | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 26th January  | Monday | Republic Day |
| 14th February  | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 28th February  | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 4th March  | Wednesday | Holi |
| 14th March  | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 19th March  | Thursday | Gudi Padava |
| 21st March  | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr |
| 28th March  | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 1st April  | Wednesday | Yearly Closing of Bank Account |
| 3rd April  | Friday | Good Friday |
| 11th April  | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 14th April  | Tuesday | Dr B R Ambedkar Jayanti |
| 25th April  | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 1st May  | Friday | May Day / Labour Day |
| 9th May  | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 23rd May  | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 7th June  | Sunday | Eid al-Zuha |
| 13th June  | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 27th June  | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 11th July  | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 25th July  | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 8th August  | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 15th August  | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 22nd August  | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 12th September  | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 14th September  | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 26th September  | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 10th October  | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 24th October  | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 2nd October  | Friday | Vijaya Dashami / Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
| 14th November  | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 28th November  | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 12th December  | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 19th December  | Saturday | Goa Liberation Day |
| 25th December  | Friday | Christmas |
| 26th December  | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
Note: The above dates and days may vary.
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Some iconic festivals celebrated across Goa include Ganesh Chaturthi, Christmas, and Goa Liberation Day. On all these days, tourists from both within and outside India are equally attracted.
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In 2026, all the holidays will be gala times for tourists and locals. So, mark the calendar if you are serious about planning your Goa trip this year.
On the days of the Goa holidays in 2026, physical banking services may not be accessible to banks. However, people can still do transactions and access other services through online banking platforms, mobile apps, and digital payment methods for their financial transactions.
On the days of the Goa holidays in 2026, physical banking services may not be accessible to banks. However, people can still do transactions and access other services through online banking platforms, mobile apps, and digital payment methods for their financial transactions.
The Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881 allows the government to declare the list of Goa public holidays.
The Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881 allows the government to declare the list of Goa public holidays.
Yes, private banks follow the same Goa holiday list for banks. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decides bank holidays for all private, public, cooperative, regional, and rural banks.
Yes, private banks follow the same Goa holiday list for banks. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decides bank holidays for all private, public, cooperative, regional, and rural banks.
Bank holidays, generally, do not interrupt online banking services like fund transfer, account enquiry, or bill payments. However, if individual banks have different policies, services can be interrupted.
Bank holidays, generally, do not interrupt online banking services like fund transfer, account enquiry, or bill payments. However, if individual banks have different policies, services can be interrupted.