The Government of Goa, on April 01, 2026, issued a notification regarding the declaration of a paid holiday on account of the bye-election.
The following has been stated: -
•The Government of Goa has declared Thursday, April 09, 2026, as a paid holiday for voters under Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
•This applies to all eligible voters participating in the bye-election for the 21-Ponda Assembly Constituency.
•The holiday is in addition to the already-notified public holidays for the year.
•It covers all employees, including those in private establishments, industrial units, and daily wage or casual workers.
[Notification No.: .2/2/2010-GAD-III/Vol.I/1405]
