As Delhi gears up for the festive season, Diwali celebrations are set to be a little different this year for liquor enthusiasts. With Diwali falling on November 1, it has been designated a dry day, meaning that liquor shops – including English liquor outlets and wine and beer vendors – will be closed. Additionally, hotels and restaurants across the city will also face a ban on alcohol sales on this day.
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November’s Dry Day CalendarThe upcoming month of November is shaping up to be especially restrictive for those planning to enjoy a drink, with multiple dry days scheduled. Here’s an outline of the days alcohol sales will be restricted:
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- November 1: Diwali (dry day)
- November 14: Kartik Ekadashi (dry day)
- November 15: Guru Nanak Jayanti (dry day)
- November 18-20: Alcohol sales suspended due to Maharashtra assembly elections
- November 24: Additional dry day
- For many in the capital, this series of dry days might alter their celebration plans.
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Background on Dry DaysDelhi’s scheduled dry days are part of a policy introduced on January 22 this year, implementing similar restrictions across other states like Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The restrictions were first introduced to coincide with the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya, during which alcohol, meat, and fish sales were restricted. Republic Day on January 26 was also observed as a dry day under these guidelines.
With several dry days in November, Delhi residents will need to plan their festivities around these limitations on alcohol sales, ensuring compliance with the city’s regulations.
