Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved a proposal of excise department for a ban on liquor sale on Muharram, July 29, Independence Day, August 15, Janmashtami, September 7, and Eid-e-Milad on September 28.
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New Delhi: In Delhi, festivals and election days are marked by “dry days,” when the government bans the sale of alcohol. According to the Delhi Excise Rules, no licensee is allowed to sell liquor on the days which are notified as dry days by the excise commissioner with the approval of the government. This restriction does not apply to the service of liquor to residents in hotels (L-15), service of liquor in L-16 (hotel bars), L-17-19 (restaurants and bars), L-duty-free shops, L-28 (club), L-29 (clubs/mess for govt servants), P-10 and P-13 (service of liquor in parties/functions/conferences) on all dry days except Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15), and Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary (October 2).
Generally, dry days in India are observed on national holidays. However, many states also have their own rules for observing these days. Here is a comprehensive list of dry days in 2023 so that you can schedule your celebrations accordingly.
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Delhi Dry day list
Liquor sale in Delhi will be prohibited on four days including the Independence Day, during the ongoing quarter ending September 31, said a Delhi government statement. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved a proposal of excise department for a ban on liquor sale on Muharram, July 29, Independence Day, August 15, Janmashtami, September 7, and Eid-e-Milad on September 28, it said. The Delhi government declares dry days every three months.
July 29, Friday: Muharram
August 15, Tuesday: Independence Day
September 6, Wednesday: Janmashthami
September 19, Wednesday: Ganesh Chaturthi
September 28, Thursday: Anant Chaturdashi & Eid-e-Milad
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October 2, Monday: Gandhi Jayanti
October 8, Sunday: Prohibition Week (Maharashtra)
October 24, Tuesday: Dussehra
October 28, Saturday: Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
November 12, Sunday: Diwali
November 23, Thursday: Kartiki Ekadashi
November 27, Monday: Guru Nanak Jayanti
December 25, Monday: Christmas
