Diwali 2026 in Goa: Holiday Dates, Temples & Village Celebrations

Official holiday dates

Sunday 8 November 2026 — Diwali (Deepavali) (state holiday)
Tuesday 10 November 2026 — Govardhan Puja (optional holiday)

Source: GOVT. NOTIFIES PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR THE YEAR 2026 (press note, Panaji, October 13, 2025) with attached Annexure-I List of Public Holidays, Annexure-II List of Special Holidays, Annexure-III List of Restricted Holidays for the year 2026 (General Administration Department, Government of Goa (list released via Department of Information & Publicity press note)).

In the Government of India's list for central government offices, Diwali is on Sunday 8 November 2026.

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Every village celebrates in its own way. If yours has a public Diwali programme — at the temple, a fair, a community dinner, a rangoli contest — add it as an event with its date, time and venue. For your family's customs, the food you make, or what the elders remember, write a post with photos.

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