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Goa Holidays: List of Public Holidays in Goa in 2023

Team AckoFeb 16, 2024

The list of public holidays in Goa in 2023 includes major festivals, state-centric events and national holidays. If you are planning to visit Goa, it is important to know the major festivals and events to make your trip memorable because witnessing these festivals can enhance your travel experience. If you are looking for a list of holidays, you are at the right place. In this article, we bring you the list of public holidays in Goa in the calendar year 2023.

Contents

Upcoming Public Holidays in Goa
List of Government Holidays in Goa in 2023
Government Holidays in Goa in January 2023
Government Holidays in Goa in February 2023
Government Holidays in Goa in March 2023
Government Holidays in Goa in April 2023
Government Holidays in Goa in May 2023
Government Holidays in Goa in June 2023
Government Holidays in Goa in July 2023
Government Holidays in Goa in August 2023
Government Holidays in Goa in September 2023
Government Holidays in Goa in October 2023
Government Holidays in Goa in November 2023
Government Holidays in Goa in December 2023
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Goa: An Overview

Upcoming Public Holidays in Goa

Following are the upcoming public holidays in Goa in May- 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	1-May	May Day

List of Government Holidays in Goa in 2023

The table shared below lists Goa Government holidays in the calendar year 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	26-Jan	Republic Day
Saturday	18-Feb	Maha Shivratri
Wednesday	8-Mar	Holi
Wednesday	22-Mar	Ugadi
Friday	7-Apr	Good Friday
Friday	14-Apr	Birth Anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Saturday	22-Apr	Eid-ul-Fitr
Monday	1-May	May Day
Saturday	29-Jul	Muharram
Tuesday	15-Aug	Independence Day
Tuesday	19-Sept	Ganesh Chaturthi
Wednesday	20-Sept	Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd day)
Thursday	28-Sept	Milad-un-nabi
Monday	2-Oct	Gandhi Jayanti
Tuesday	24-Oct	Dussehra
Sunday	12-Nov	Deepavali
Monday	4-Dec	Feast of St. Francis Xavier
Tuesday	19-Dec	Goa Liberation Day
Monday	25-Dec	Christmas

Government Holidays in Goa in January 2023

Here are the public holidays in Goa in January 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Thursday	26-Jan	Republic Day

Government Holidays in Goa in February 2023

Following is the list of government holidays in Goa in February 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	18-Feb	Maha Shivratri

Government Holidays in Goa in March 2023

Please go through the table below for the list of public holidays in Goa in March 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Wednesday	8-Mar	Holi
Wednesday	22-Mar	Ugadi

Government Holidays in Goa in April 2023

The table below denotes the Goa Government holidays in April 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Friday	7-Apr	Good Friday
Friday	14-Apr	Birth Anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Saturday	22-Apr	Eid-ul-Fitr

Government Holidays in Goa in May 2023

The following table highlights the list of public holidays in Goa in May 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	1-May	May Day

Government Holidays in Goa in June 2023

There are no government holidays in Goa in June 2023.

Government Holidays in Goa in July 2023

Please refer to the following table for the list of public holidays in Goa in July 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Saturday	29-Jul	Muharram

Government Holidays in Goa in August 2023

Here’s a table with the list of government holidays in Goa in August 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Tuesday	15-Aug	Independence Day

Government Holidays in Goa in September 2023

Following are the Goa Government holidays in September 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Tuesday	19-Sept	Ganesh Chaturti
Wednesday	20-Sept	Ganesh Chaturti (2nd day)
Thursday	28-Sept	Milad-un-nabi

Government Holidays in Goa in October 2023

The table below provides the list of public holidays in Goa in 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	2-Oct	Gandhi Jayanti
Tuesday	24-Oct	Dussehra

Government Holidays in Goa in November 2023

Here are the Goa Government holidays in November 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Sunday	12-Nov	Deepavali

Government Holidays in Goa in December 2023

The following table lists the public holidays in Goa in December 2023.

Day	Date	Holiday Name
Monday	4-Dec	Feast of St. Francis Xavier
Grape Festival and Tuesday	19-Dec	Goa Liberation Day
Monday	25-Dec	Christmas

Start planning your vacation

Now that you have the entire holiday calendar in front of you, it’s time to convert that much-deserved dream vacation into reality! Put on your 'planner' hat, lock in those dates, and book your flights and hotels. And to ensure a worry-free vacation, don’t forget to insure your trip with ACKO’s travel insurance cover. It's time to make memories and embrace new experiences; if any unfortunate incidents come up, we’ll handle them. Happy journey!

Goa: An Overview

Goa is one of the most popular tourist attractions in India. It is known for its scenic beaches and nightlife. Apart from that, it also has a vibrant culture and some unique festivals which attract tourists from all around the world.

Some of the prominent festivals of Goa include Goa Carnival, Christmas, Shigmo Festival, Grape Festival and St. Francis Xavier Feast. The Goa Carnival is a festival that spans four days. It is one of those festivals that came to India due to the Portuguese.

Christmas is another impressive festival in Goa. People decorate their homes with lights and attend the midnight mass at local churches during this festival. Shigmo Festival is celebrated by the Hindu community; it includes folk dances, plays and parades.

Disclaimer: The information in this article is compiled by referring to different sources on the internet. The list of holidays may change as per the state/central government notifications.