Delhi Liquor Shops Closed: Liquor shops across Delhi will be closed for a total of six days during the upcoming festive months of October and November, according to an announcement from the excise department. These closures coincide with important national holidays and religious celebrations.
The order, dated September 19, was issued by Excise Department Commissioner Ravi Jha and outlines the specific dates when liquor sales will be prohibited:
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Delhi Liquor Shops Closed In October
In October, liquor shops will observe closures on four key days:
October 2: Gandhi Jayanti (Wednesday)
October 12: Vijaya Dashami (Saturday)
October 17: Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti (Thursday)
October 31: Diwali (Thursday)
Delhi Liquor Shops Closed In November
In November, liquor shops will close for two days:
November 15: Guru Nanak Jayanti (Friday)
November 24: Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas (Sunday)
The excise department stated that these closures are in observance of significant days. For Gandhi Jayanti, which marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, liquor sales are typically halted across India as a sign of respect.
Major religious festivals such as Diwali, Guru Nanak Jayanti and Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas are also recognised as dry days, during which alcohol sales are not permitted. However, hotels with L-15 and L-15F licences will still be allowed to serve liquor to their resident guests.
The excise department clarified that no compensation will be provided to licensed shop owners for the loss of sales during these dry days. Licensees must strictly adhere to the order, as violations will result in penalties and fines. It is important to note that while retail sales are restricted, consumption of alcohol in licensed hotels remains allowed.
