Holiday List of Goa Govt 2024
In Goa, all central and state government offices are generally closed on all public holidays. Government of Goa has published the list of holidays for the year 2024. The list contains a total of 18 public holidays including national and regional holidays. Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti and Christmas Day are some of the major holidays. In addition, there are many regional holidays such as Holi, Gudi Padva and Dussehra and all 2nd and 4th Saturdays would also be observed as Holidays. We hope this information will help you plan your trip in advance accordingly.
| Goa Government Holiday List 2024 Overview | |
| Name of Government | Government of Goa |
| Topic | Goa Government Holidays |
| Year | 2024 |
| Name of Issuing Authority | General Administration Department, Govt. of Goa |
| Date of issue | 25.10.2023 |
| Holiday Order | PDF Format Download |
Government of Goa Public Holiday List 2024
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
SECRETARIAT, PORVORIM, GOA- 403 521
No.37/1/2023-GAD-III/3993
Dated:-25/l 0/2023
03 Kartika, Saka-1945
NOTIFICATION
The Government of Goa is pleased to direct that the days specified in the Annexure-I shall be observed as Public Holidays and the days specified in the Annexure-Il as Special Holidays in all Government Offices in the State of Goa during the year 2024 (Saka 1945-1946). All Government Offices will be functional on Special Holidays except if the Special Holidays occur on Saturday or Sunday.
2.In addition to the Holidays specified in Annexure-I and Annexure-II, employees are permitted to avail of any two holidays from the list of Restricted Holidays specified in Annexure-III for the year 2024.
3.The Government is also pleased to declare Commercial and Industrial Holidays for the Commercial and Industrial Workers in Goa, as specified in Annexure-IV for the year 2024.
4.Further, in exercise of the powers conferred under explanation to Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 (Act 26 of 1881) read with Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi, vide Notification No. U.11030/2/73- UTL dated 28/6/1973, the Government of Goa is also pleased to declare the days specified in Annexure -V as Bank Holidays in the State of Goa for the year 2024.
By Order and in the name of
the Governor of Goa
(Shaila G. Bhosle)
Under Secretary (GA-I)
Annexure-I
LIST OF PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR THE YEAR 2024
Goa General Holidays (Public Holidays) Calendar for the year 2024
| No. | Holidays | Date | Day |
| 1 | Republic Day | 26-01-2024 | Friday |
| 2 | Holi | 25-03-2024 | Monday |
| 3 | Good Friday | 29-03-2024 | Friday |
| 4 | Gudi Padava | 09-04-2024 | Tuesday |
| 5 | Id-Ul Fitr* | 11-04-2024 | Thursday |
| 6 | Birth Anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar | 14-04-2024 | Sunday |
| 7 | Ram Navami | 17-04-2024 | Wednesday |
| 8 | May Day | 01-05-2024 | Wednesday |
| 9 | Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakri Id)* | 17-06-2024 | Monday |
| 10 | Independence Day | 15-08-2024 | Thursday |
| 11 | Ganesh Chaturthi (1st Day) | 07-09-2024 | Saturday |
| 12 | Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day) | 08-09-2024 | Sunday |
| 13 | Gandhi Jayanti | 02-10-2024 | Wednesday |
| 14 | Dussehra (Vijaya Dashmi) | 12-10-2024 | Saturday |
| 15 | Diwali (Deepavali) | 31-10-2024 | Thursday |
| 16 | Feast of St. Francis Xavier | 03-12-2024 | Tuesday |
| 17 | Goa Liberation Day | 19-12-2024 | Thursday |
| 18 | Christmas Day | 25-12-2024 | Wednesday |
*The Holiday mentioned at Sr. No. 5 & 9 are subject to appearance of moon.
Annexure-II
LIST OF SPECIAL HOLIDAYS FOR THE YEAR 2024
| No. | Holidays | Date | Day |
| 1 | Mahashivratri | 08-03-2024 | Friday |
| 2 | Milad-Un-Nabi or Id-e-Milad (Birthday of Prophet Md.) | 16-09-2024 | Monday |
N.B:-
- Special Holidays at Sr. Nos. 1 & 2 applied shall be necessarily sanctioned. In case where employees do not avail of the Special Holidays on the designated days, the holidays may be availed of on any working days during the calendar year 2024 only.
- Special Holiday mentioned at Sr. No. 2 is subject to appearance of moon.
Goa Government Restricted Holiday List 2024
Annexure-III
LIST OF RESTRICTED HOLIDAYS FOR THE YEAR 2024
Goa Optional Holiday (Restricted Holidays) Calendar for the year 2024
| No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1 | New Year Day | 01-01-2024 | Monday |
| 2 | Makarsankranti | 15-01-2024 | Monday |
| 3 | Feast of St. Joseph Vaz | 16-01-2024 | Tuesday |
| 4 | Shivaji Jayanti | 19-02-2024 | Monday |
| 5 | Guru Ravi Das Birthday | 24-02-2024 | Saturday |
| 6 | Maundy Thursday | 28-03-2024 | Thursday |
| 7 | Vaisakhi / Vishu | 13-04-2024 | Saturday |
| 8 | Mahavir Jayanti | 21-04-2024 | Sunday |
| 9 | Budha Purnima | 23-05-2024 | Thursday |
| 10 | Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus | 04-06-2024 | Friday |
| 11 | Muharam | 17-07-2024 | Wednesday |
| 12 | Raksha Bandhan | 19-08-2024 | Monday |
| 13 | Janmashtami | 26-08-2024 | Monday |
| 14 | Hartalika | 06-09-2024 | Friday |
| 15 | Onam | 15-09-2024 | Sunday |
| 16 | All Souls day | 02-11-2024 | Saturday |
| 17 | Govardhan Puja | 02-11-2024 | Saturday |
| 18 | Bhaubij | 03-11-2024 | Sunday |
| 19 | Guru Nanak’s Birthday | 15-11-2024 | Friday |
| 20 | Guru Teg Bahadur Martydom Day | 24-11-2024 | Sunday |
| 21 | Feast of Immaculate Conception of Mary | 09-12-2024 | Monday |
| 22 | Christmas Eve | 24-12-2024 | Tuesday |
| 23 | New Year’ Eve | 31-12-2024 | Tuesday |
Annexure-IV
LIST OF COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL HOLIDAYS FOR THE YEAR 2024
Goa Commercial & Industrial Holidays Calendar for the year 2024
| No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1 | Republic Day | 26-01-2024 | Friday |
| 2 | Birth Anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar | 14-04-2024 | Sunday |
| 3 | May Day | 01-05-2024 | Wednesday |
| 4 | Independence Day | 15-08-2024 | Thursday |
| 5 | Ganesh Chaturthi (1st Day) | 07-09-2024 | Saturday |
| 6 | Gandhi Jayanti | 02-10-2024 | Wednesday |
| 7 | Diwali (Deepavali) | 31-10-2024 | Thursday |
| 8 | Goa Liberation Day | 19-12-2024 | Thursday |
| 9 | Christmas Day | 25-12-2024 | Wednesday |
According, to the decision communicated by Government of India Ministry of Finance in Memorandum No. F.8 (7) EST (SPI) dated 7th November, 1963 casual employees including daily rated staff will be entitled to paid holidays if they are in service on the preceding and succeeding working days.
Bank Holidays in Goa 2024
Annexure-V
LIST OF BANK HOLIDAYS FOR THE YEAR 2024
Goa Bank Holidays Calendar for the year 2024
| No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1 | Republic Day | 26-01-2024 | Friday |
| 2 | Holi | 25-03-2024 | Monday |
| 3 | Good Friday | 29-03-2024 | Friday |
| 4 | Yearly Closing of Account | 01-04-2024 | Monday |
| 5 | Gudi Padava | 09-04-2024 | Tuesday |
| 6 | Id-Ul Fitr* | 11-04-2024 | Thursday |
| 7 | Birth Anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar | 04-04-2024 | Sunday |
| 8 | May Day | 01-05-2024 | Wednesday |
| 9 | Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakri Id) * | 17-06-2024 | Monday |
| 10 | Independence Day | 15-08-2024 | Thursday |
| 11 | Ganesh Chaturthi (1st Day) | 07-09-2024 | Saturday |
| 12 | Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day) | 08-09-2024 | Sunday |
| 13 | Gandhi Jayanti | 02-10-2024 | Wednesday |
| 14 | Dussehra (Vijaya Dashmi) | 12-10-2024 | Saturday |
| 15 | Diwali (Deepavali) | 31-10-2024 | Thursday |
| 16 | Feast of St. Francis Xavier | 03-12-2024 | Tuesday |
| 17 | Goa Liberation Day | 19-12-2024 | Thursday |
| 18 | Christmas Day | 25-12-2024 | Wednesday |
* The holiday mentioned at Sr. Nos. 6 & 9 are subject to appearance of moon.
These holidays are observed in central and state government offices, banks, post offices, railway departments, schools and colleges in Goa.
Holiday Celebrations Can Bring You Happiness
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