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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.