Christian Fairs & Festivals

January 6
Feast of the Three Kings at Reis Magos, Cuelim (Cansaulim) and Chandor.

February 2
Feast of Our Lady of Candelaria at Pomburpa.

5th Monday in Lent
Procession of All Saints of the Franciscan Third Order (only other besides Rome) at Goa Velha.

1st Sunday after Easter
Feast of Jesus Nazareth at Siridao.

16 days after Easter
Feast of Our Lady of Miracles at Mapusa.

21st August
Festival of Novidades-offering of first sheaves of rice crop to the Head of State.

Monday of 12th to 18th October
Fama de Menino Jesus at Colva.

3rd Wednesday of November
Feast of Our Lady of Rosary at Navelim. This occasion draws thousands of faithful to Goa to participate in the religious event.

3rd December
Feast of St. Fiancis Xavier, Patron saint of Goans at Old Goa.

8th December
Feast of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception at Panaji and Margtio.

25th December:
Christmas, all over Goa with the customary Midnight Mass on gatherings and special Christmas Eve and with prayers gathering and special Christmas festivals. A Goan will leave his front door open during the festival as a gestures of generosity toward all who may visit his home.