When you think of Goa, you think of beaches, fun and frolic. The state is one of the top tourist destinations in the country, thanks to acres of beaches and coconut trees. Goa is known for cashew plantations and also mangoes.
The state was a Portuguese colony and was discovered by Vasco De Gama. In terms of GDP per capita the state is the richest in the country. The contribution of tourism to the state government coffers has also helped in the rapid development of the state of Goa. The capital of Goa is Panaji.
The state is also very rich in minerals, with significant amounts of iron ore being mined. Apart from that it is also known for quality bauxite deposits and manganese deposits. A lot of large industries including pharma, steel rolling and footwear are found. The climate of the state can be quite humid at times and hence the best time to visit would be the winter months from Nov to Feb.
Date & Month | Day | Holiday |
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January 14 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
January 26 | Thursday | Republic Day |
January 28 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
February 11 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
February 25 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
March 8 | Wednesday | Holi |
March 11 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
March 22 | Wednesday | Ugadi |
March 25 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
April 7 | Friday | Good Friday |
April 8 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
April 14 | Friday | Dr Ambedkar Jayanti |
April 22 | Saturday | Idul Fitr |
May 1 | Monday | May Day |
May 13 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
May 27 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
June 10 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
June 24 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
June 29 | Thursday | Bakrid / Eid al Adha |
July 8 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
July 22 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
August 12 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
August 15 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
August 26 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
September 9 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
September 19 | Tuesday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
September 20 | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi Holiday |
September 23 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
October 2 | Monday | Gandhi Jayanti |
October 14 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
October 24 | Tuesday | Vijaya Dashami |
October 28 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
November 11 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
November 12 | Sunday | Deepavali |
November 25 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
December 3 | Sunday | Feast of St Francis Xavier |
December 9 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday |
December 19 | Tuesday | Liberation Day |
December 23 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday |
December 25 | Monday | Christmas Day |