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 | Day | Holiday |
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| January 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| January 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| January 26 | Sunday |
Republic Day
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| February 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| February 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| February 26 | Wednesday |
Maha Shivaratri
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| March 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| March 14 | Friday |
Holi
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| March 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 30 | Sunday |
Ugadi
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| March 31 | Monday |
Idul Fitr
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| April 06 | Sunday | |
| April 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| April 14 | Monday |
Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
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| April 18 | Friday |
Good Friday
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| April 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| May 01 | Thursday |
May Day
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| May 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| May 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| June 07 | Saturday |
Bakrid / Eid al Adha
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| June 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| June 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| July 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| July 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| August 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| August 15 | Friday |
Independence Day
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| August 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| August 27 | Wednesday |
Ganesh Chaturthi
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| August 28 | Thursday |
Ganesh Chaturthi Holiday
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| September 05 | Friday |
Eid e Milad
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| September 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| September 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| October 02 | Thursday |
Gandhi Jayanti
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| October 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| October 20 | Monday |
Diwali
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| October 21 | Tuesday |
Diwali
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| October 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| November 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| November 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 03 | Wednesday |
Feast of St Francis Xavier
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| December 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| December 19 | Friday |
Liberation Day
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| December 25 | Thursday |
Christmas Day
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| December 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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