In accordance with Section 40A(1) of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994, the Government of Goa has officially declared Saturday, 2nd August 2025 (Sravana 11, Saka 1947) as a paid holiday in view of the bye-elections to be held in:
- Ward No. IV, Village Panchayat Arambol, Pernem Taluka, North Goa
- Ward No. II, Village Panchayat Durbhat, Ponda Taluka, South Goa
🗳️ Purpose of the Holiday
The notification has been issued to facilitate eligible voters to exercise their right to vote during the polling day for the local panchayat bye-elections.
👥 Who Is Eligible for the Paid Holiday?
The paid holiday is applicable to workers only if they are voters in the respective wards and belong to the following categories:
| Eligible Worker Category | Details |
| (i) Industrial workers | Working in Goa-based industries |
| (ii) Daily wage workers | Employed in Government Departments and State Industrial Units |
| (iii) Private industrial/commercial workers | Including factories, offices, and shops |
| (iv) All private establishments | Across all sectors |
| (v) Casual/daily wage workers | Employed in any business, trade, or industrial establishment |
📌 Additional Notes
- This holiday is in addition to regular public holidays notified under Govt. Notification No. 37/3/2024-GAD-III/4247 dated 22/10/2024.
- It applies only to workers who are registered voters in the above-mentioned wards.
✅ Action for Employers
All private and public sector employers are expected to comply by granting a paid day off to eligible employees to participate in the democratic process.