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42 public holidays observed in Goa during 2026. 4 school breaks shape travel demand. 29 long weekend opportunities.

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January 2026

  1. Jan1

    New Year's Day

    Thursday

  2. Jan14

    Makar Sankranti

    Wednesday

  3. Jan16

    Feast of St. Joseph Vaz

    Friday

  4. Jan26

    Republic Day

    Monday

February 2026

  1. Feb1

    Guru Ravi Das Birthday

    Sunday · Weekend

  2. Feb15

    Mahashivratri

    Sunday · Weekend

  3. Feb19

    Shivaji Jayanti

    Thursday

March 2026

  1. Mar3

    Holi (Dhulivandan)

    Tuesday

  2. Mar19

    Gudi Padava

    Thursday

  3. Mar21

    Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id)

    Saturday · Weekend

  4. Mar26

    Ram Navami

    Thursday

  5. Mar31

    Mahavir Jayanti

    Tuesday

April 2026

  1. Apr2

    Maundy Thursday

    Thursday

  2. Apr3

    Good Friday

    Friday

  3. Apr14

    Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

    Tuesday

  4. Apr14

    Vaisakhi / Vishu

    Tuesday

May 2026

  1. May1

    May Day

    Friday

  2. May1

    Budha Purnima

    Friday

  3. May28

    Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakri Id)

    Thursday

June 2026

  1. Jun12

    Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus

    Friday

  2. Jun26

    Muharram

    Friday

August 2026

  1. Aug15

    Independence Day

    Saturday · Weekend

  2. Aug25

    Milad-Un-Nabi- (Id-e-Milad)

    Tuesday

  3. Aug26

    Onam

    Wednesday

  4. Aug28

    Raksha Bandhan

    Friday

September 2026

  1. Sep4

    Janmasthami

    Friday

  2. Sep14

    Hartalika / Ganesh Chaturthi (1st Day)

    Monday

  3. Sep15

    Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day)

    Tuesday

October 2026

  1. Oct2

    Gandhi Jayanti

    Friday

  2. Oct20

    Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)

    Tuesday

November 2026

  1. Nov2

    All Souls Day

    Monday

  2. Nov8

    Diwali (Deepavali)

    Sunday · Weekend

  3. Nov10

    Govardhan Puja

    Tuesday

  4. Nov11

    Bhaubij

    Wednesday

  5. Nov24

    Guru Nanak's Jayanti

    Tuesday

  6. Nov24

    Guru Teg Bahadur's Ji Martyrdom Day

    Tuesday

December 2026

  1. Dec3

    Feast of St. Francis Xavier

    Thursday

  2. Dec8

    Feast of Immaculate Conception of Mary

    Tuesday

  3. Dec19

    Goa Liberation Day

    Saturday · Weekend

  4. Dec24

    Christmas Eve

    Thursday

  5. Dec25
    Christmas Day

    Friday

  6. Dec31

    New Year's Eve

    Thursday

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Long weekend opportunities

Smart windows to maximize your time off.

New Year's Day

Jan 1 – 4

4days off
Thu1★
Fri2↓ off
Sat3·
Sun4·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Makar Sankranti

Jan 14 – 18

5days off
Wed14★
Thu15↓ off
Fri16★
Sat17·
Sun18·

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Feast of St. Joseph Vaz

Jan 16 – 18

3days off
Fri16★
Sat17·
Sun18·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Republic Day

Jan 24 – 26

3days off
Sat24·
Sun25·
Mon26★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Shivaji Jayanti

Feb 19 – 22

4days off
Thu19★
Fri20↓ off
Sat21·
Sun22·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Holi (Dhulivandan)

Feb 28 – Mar 3

4days off
Sat28·
Sun1·
Mon2↓ off
Tue3★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Gudi Padava

Mar 19 – 22

4days off
Thu19★
Fri20↓ off
Sat21★
Sun22·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Ram Navami

Mar 26 – 29

4days off
Thu26★
Fri27↓ off
Sat28·
Sun29·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Mahavir Jayanti

Mar 28 – 31

4days off
Sat28·
Sun29·
Mon30↓ off
Tue31★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Mahavir Jayanti

Mar 31 – Apr 5

6days off
Tue31★
Wed1↓ off
Thu2★
Fri3★
Sat4·
Sun5·

Take 1 day off → 6-day weekend

Maundy Thursday

Apr 2 – 5

4days off
Thu2★
Fri3★
Sat4·
Sun5·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Vaisakhi / Vishu

Apr 11 – 14

4days off
Sat11·
Sun12·
Mon13↓ off
Tue14★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Budha Purnima

May 1 – 3

3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakri Id)

May 28 – 31

4days off
Thu28★
Fri29↓ off
Sat30·
Sun31·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus

Jun 12 – 14

3days off
Fri12★
Sat13·
Sun14·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Muharram

Jun 26 – 28

3days off
Fri26★
Sat27·
Sun28·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Milad-Un-Nabi- (Id-e-Milad)

Aug 22 – 26

5days off
Sat22·
Sun23·
Mon24↓ off
Tue25★
Wed26★

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Milad-Un-Nabi- (Id-e-Milad)

Aug 25 – 30

6days off
Tue25★
Wed26★
Thu27↓ off
Fri28★
Sat29·
Sun30·

Take 1 day off → 6-day weekend

Raksha Bandhan

Aug 28 – 30

3days off
Fri28★
Sat29·
Sun30·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Janmasthami

Sep 4 – 6

3days off
Fri4★
Sat5·
Sun6·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Hartalika / Ganesh Chaturthi (1st Day)

Sep 12 – 15

4days off
Sat12·
Sun13·
Mon14★
Tue15★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Gandhi Jayanti

Oct 2 – 4

3days off
Fri2★
Sat3·
Sun4·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)

Oct 17 – 20

4days off
Sat17·
Sun18·
Mon19↓ off
Tue20★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

All Souls Day

Oct 31 – Nov 2

3days off
Sat31·
Sun1·
Mon2★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Diwali (Deepavali)

Nov 7 – 11

5days off
Sat7·
Sun8★
Mon9↓ off
Tue10★
Wed11★

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Guru Teg Bahadur's Ji Martyrdom Day

Nov 21 – 24

4days off
Sat21·
Sun22·
Mon23↓ off
Tue24★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Feast of St. Francis Xavier

Dec 3 – 6

4days off
Thu3★
Fri4↓ off
Sat5·
Sun6·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Feast of Immaculate Conception of Mary

Dec 5 – 8

4days off
Sat5·
Sun6·
Mon7↓ off
Tue8★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Christmas Eve

Dec 24 – 27

4days off
Thu24★
Fri25★
Sat26·
Sun27·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

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Plan your next long weekend

Choose a domestic or international Beevago pick for each upcoming break.

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School holidays 2026

When schools are closed — peak travel demand from families.

Dec23

Winter Holidays

Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days

May2

Summer Holidays

May 2 – Jun 20 · 50 days

Sep27

Autumn Holidays

Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days

Dec23

Winter Holidays

Dec 23 – Jan 1 · 10 days

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Important public holiday information · India

General information

  • •Many Indian holidays follow the Hindu lunar calendar (Panchang) or Islamic lunar calendar. Dates shift annually and are confirmed by the Government of India.
  • •India observes holidays from multiple religions: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Central government employees get ~17 gazetted holidays plus 2 restricted holidays of their choice.
  • •India has ~32 restricted holidays. Central government employees may choose any 2 in addition to gazetted holidays.

Frequently asked questions

What are the public holidays in Goa in 2026?
Goa observes 42 public holidays in 2026, including New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), Makar Sankranti (January 14, 2026), Feast of St. Joseph Vaz (January 16, 2026), Republic Day (January 26, 2026), Guru Ravi Das Birthday (February 1, 2026). See the full list above for exact dates.
How many public holidays does Goa have in 2026?
Goa observes 42 national public holidays in 2026. Some regions may add additional regional holidays on top.
When is New Year's Day in Goa 2026?
New Year's Day in Goa falls on January 1, 2026.
When is Makar Sankranti in Goa 2026?
Makar Sankranti in Goa falls on January 14, 2026.
When is Feast of St. Joseph Vaz in Goa 2026?
Feast of St. Joseph Vaz in Goa falls on January 16, 2026.
When is Republic Day in Goa 2026?
Republic Day in Goa falls on January 26, 2026.
When is Guru Ravi Das Birthday in Goa 2026?
Guru Ravi Das Birthday in Goa falls on February 1, 2026.
When is Mahashivratri in Goa 2026?
Mahashivratri in Goa falls on February 15, 2026.
When is Shivaji Jayanti in Goa 2026?
Shivaji Jayanti in Goa falls on February 19, 2026.
When is Holi (Dhulivandan) in Goa 2026?
Holi (Dhulivandan) in Goa falls on March 3, 2026.
When is Gudi Padava in Goa 2026?
Gudi Padava in Goa falls on March 19, 2026.
When is Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id) in Goa 2026?
Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id) in Goa falls on March 21, 2026.
When is Ram Navami in Goa 2026?
Ram Navami in Goa falls on March 26, 2026.
When is Mahavir Jayanti in Goa 2026?
Mahavir Jayanti in Goa falls on March 31, 2026.
When is Maundy Thursday in Goa 2026?
Maundy Thursday in Goa falls on April 2, 2026.
When is Good Friday in Goa 2026?
Good Friday in Goa falls on April 3, 2026.
When is Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Goa 2026?
Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Goa falls on April 14, 2026.
When is Vaisakhi / Vishu in Goa 2026?
Vaisakhi / Vishu in Goa falls on April 14, 2026.
When is May Day in Goa 2026?
May Day in Goa falls on May 1, 2026.
When is Budha Purnima in Goa 2026?
Budha Purnima in Goa falls on May 1, 2026.
When is Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakri Id) in Goa 2026?
Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakri Id) in Goa falls on May 28, 2026.
When is Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus in Goa 2026?
Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus in Goa falls on June 12, 2026.
When is Muharram in Goa 2026?
Muharram in Goa falls on June 26, 2026.
When is Independence Day in Goa 2026?
Independence Day in Goa falls on August 15, 2026.
When is Milad-Un-Nabi- (Id-e-Milad) in Goa 2026?
Milad-Un-Nabi- (Id-e-Milad) in Goa falls on August 25, 2026.
When is Onam in Goa 2026?
Onam in Goa falls on August 26, 2026.
When is Raksha Bandhan in Goa 2026?
Raksha Bandhan in Goa falls on August 28, 2026.
When is Janmasthami in Goa 2026?
Janmasthami in Goa falls on September 4, 2026.
When is Hartalika / Ganesh Chaturthi (1st Day) in Goa 2026?
Hartalika / Ganesh Chaturthi (1st Day) in Goa falls on September 14, 2026.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day) in Goa 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day) in Goa falls on September 15, 2026.
When is Gandhi Jayanti in Goa 2026?
Gandhi Jayanti in Goa falls on October 2, 2026.
When is Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) in Goa 2026?
Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) in Goa falls on October 20, 2026.
When is All Souls Day in Goa 2026?
All Souls Day in Goa falls on November 2, 2026.
When is Diwali (Deepavali) in Goa 2026?
Diwali (Deepavali) in Goa falls on November 8, 2026.
When is Govardhan Puja in Goa 2026?
Govardhan Puja in Goa falls on November 10, 2026.
When is Bhaubij in Goa 2026?
Bhaubij in Goa falls on November 11, 2026.
When is Guru Nanak's Jayanti in Goa 2026?
Guru Nanak's Jayanti in Goa falls on November 24, 2026.
When is Guru Teg Bahadur's Ji Martyrdom Day in Goa 2026?
Guru Teg Bahadur's Ji Martyrdom Day in Goa falls on November 24, 2026.
When is Feast of St. Francis Xavier in Goa 2026?
Feast of St. Francis Xavier in Goa falls on December 3, 2026.
When is Feast of Immaculate Conception of Mary in Goa 2026?
Feast of Immaculate Conception of Mary in Goa falls on December 8, 2026.
When is Goa Liberation Day in Goa 2026?
Goa Liberation Day in Goa falls on December 19, 2026.
When is Christmas Eve in Goa 2026?
Christmas Eve in Goa falls on December 24, 2026.
When is Christmas Day in Goa 2026?
Christmas Day in Goa falls on December 25, 2026.
When is New Year's Eve in Goa 2026?
New Year's Eve in Goa falls on December 31, 2026.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Goa?
Most public holidays in Goa are observed only on the exact date. Some countries grant a substitute weekday off when a holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday — check the notes for each holiday above.
Are banks closed on public holidays in Goa?
Yes — most banks, public administration offices, and the stock exchange close on national public holidays. Some retail and tourism businesses stay open.
What is a "bridge day"?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend (e.g. a Friday after a Thursday holiday). Many people take this day off to extend the long weekend without using extra vacation.
Are these dates official for Goa?
Dates are sourced from official government publications and the relevant ministries. Always confirm regional and local observances closer to your travel date — especially for substitute holidays and bank-only days.
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