Government & Bank Holidays in Goa in 2024
Being a secular country, several public and festive holidays are observed in different states of the country, many of which are regional and specific to a particular state.
In Goa too, a diverse schedule of government and banking holidays are observed. Additionally, in banks in Goa, second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays are also observed as weekly holidays.
Therefore, as per the official notification of the State Government of Goa, we have compiled the complete list of holidays in Goa in 2024 to help you plan out your leaves and travels for the year.
List of Government Holidays in Goa in 2024
Given below is a list of government and public holidays in Goa for 2024, including special holidays:
Date | Day | Holidays |
26 January | Friday | Republic Day |
8 March | Friday | Mahashivratri |
25 March | Monday | Holi |
29 March | Friday | Good Friday |
9 April | Tuesday | Gudi Padava |
11 April | Thursday | Eid-ul-Fitr |
14 April | Sunday | Ambedkar Jayanti |
17 April | Wednesday | Ram Navami |
1 May | Wednesday | May Day |
17 June | Monday | Eid-al-Zuha |
15 August | Thursday | Independence Day |
7 September | Saturday | Ganesh Chaturthi (1st day) |
8 September | Sunday | Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd day) |
16 September | Monday | Eid-e-Milad |
2 October | Wednesday | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti |
12 October | Saturday | Dussehra/ Vijaya Dashami |
31 October | Thursday | Deepavali/ Diwali |
3 December | Tuesday | Feast of St. Francis Xavier |
19 December | Thursday | Goa Liberation Day |
25 December | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
List of Bank Holidays in Goa in 2024
Here is the list of all the Goa bank holidays in 2024:
Date | Day | Holiday |
1 January | Monday | New Year’s Day |
13 January | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
26 January | Friday | Republic Day |
27 January | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
10 February | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
24 February | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
8 March | Friday | Mahashivratri |
25 March | Monday | Holi |
29 March | Friday | Good Friday |
11 April | Thursday | Eid-ul-Fitr |
13 April | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
14 April | Sunday | Ambedkar Jayanti |
27 April | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
1 May | Wednesday | May Day |
11 May | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
25 May | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
8 June | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
17 June | Monday | Eid-al-Zuha |
22 June | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
13 July | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
27 July | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
10 August | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
15 August | Thursday | Independence Day |
24 August | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
7 September | Saturday | Ganesh Chaturthi (1st day) |
8 September | Sunday | Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd day) |
14 September | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
16 September | Monday | Eid-e-Milad |
28 September | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
2 October | Wednesday | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday |
12 October | Saturday | Dussehra / Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
26 October | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
31 October | Thursday | Deepavali/ Diwali |
9 November | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
23 November | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
3 December | Tuesday | Feast of St. Francis Xavier |
19 December | Thursday | Goa Liberation Day |
25 December | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
28 December | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
Note: Remember that the dates for some bank and public holidays in Goa may vary and are subject to change, as per the official notification.
Thus, you can check out the above lists for all the Goa public holidays in 2024, most of which are regional holidays, and plan your year accordingly.
FAQs about Goa Government & Bank Holidays
Can I still access banking services on Goa bank holidays in 2024?
On the days of Goa holidays 2024 for banks, physical banking services may not be accessible. However, people can still do transactions and access other services through online banking platforms, mobile apps, and digital payment methods for their financial transactions.
Which act allows the Goa government to declare a public holiday?
The Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881 allows the government to declare the list of Goa public holidays.
Do private banks have bank holidays in Goa?
Yes, private banks follow the same Goa holiday list for banks. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decides bank holidays for all types of banks, including private, public, cooperative, regional, and rural banks.