Goa Public Holidays List 2026

Holidays are spread through different regions, calendars and ethnicities; In Goa they play a critical role in shaping workforce planning and operational continuity. Holidays influence attendance, staffing requirements, and employee expectations throughout the year. Many organizations operate from multiple locations and not only from Goa which makes managing public holidays difficult, especially when it varies from region to region. Tackling public holidays is essential to ensure fairness, compliance, and consistency, while balancing business needs with employee well-being.

Date Day Holiday Holiday Type
Jan 1 Thursday New Year Day Optional
Jan 26 Monday Republic Day National
Feb 15 Sunday Mahashivratri Regional
Mar 3 Tuesday Holi Regional
Mar 19 Thursday Gudi Padwa Regional
Mar 21 Saturday Id-Ul-Fitr Regional
Mar 26 Thursday Ram Navami Regional
Apr 1 Wednesday Yearly Closing of Accounts Regional
Apr 3 Friday Good Friday Regional
Apr 14 Tuesday Ambedkar Jayanti Regional
May 1 Friday May Day National
May 28 Thursday Bakrid Regional
Aug 15 Saturday Independence Day National
Aug 25 Tuesday Milad-Un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad) Regional
Sep 14 Monday Ganesh Chaturthi Regional
Sep 15 Tuesday Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day) Regional
Oct 2 Friday Gandhi Jayanti National
Oct 20 Tuesday Dussehra (Vijaya Dasami) Regional
Nov 8 Sunday Deepawali Regional
Dec 3 Thursday Feast of St. Francis Xavier Regional
Dec 19 Saturday Goa Liberation Day Regional
Dec 25 Friday Christmas Regional

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How Goa Holidays Impact Payroll and Leave Management?

Every region, and state, operates differently when it comes to Public Holidays. When we talk about Christmas celebrations in Goa feel like a grand wedding celebration - people are on leave and enjoying their personal time. All this is bound to bring changes in attendance, increased leave requests, and varied working arrangements which impacts payroll accuracy and leave processes for both employers and employees.

While all of these issues can impact adversely, if enterprises are well-prepared and rely on technology instead of human intervention; it will help in aligning pay cycles, overtime, and statutory requirements without disruption. This not just eases processes for the employer but aids employees while providing clarity on leave entitlements, pay calculations, and timely compensation during a high-expectation period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Not all state holidays are mandatory for private companies. However, all State holidays that are also National holidays are required to be followed by all Private companies.