Whether you’re a resident or traveller, being aware of the dry days in India in 2025 is essential to plan your social stumbles and make the most of your time, while respecting the local customs and regulations. Here are the days in 2025 when buying alcohol (and serving it in restaurants) is not an option in India. Rules and restrictions may change, and different regions may follow different regulations, so it’s best to check with your local liquor store for the most up-to-date information in your area. CNT regularly updates this story with the latest news and updates from across states in India, so check back here to stay in the know about dry days in India.
Dry days in July: 2 days in July
6 July, Sunday: Ashadi Ekadashi, Muharram
10 July, Thursday: Guru Purnima
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Dry days in January: 3 days in January
14 January, Tuesday: Makar Sankranti
26 January, Sunday: Republic Day
30 January, Thursday: Shaheed Diwas (only in Maharashtra)
Dry days in February: 7 days in February
3 February, Monday, 6pm onwards: Delhi elections (only in Delhi)
4 February, Tuesday: Delhi elections (only in Delhi)
5 February, Wednesday, until 6pm: Delhi elections (only in Delhi)
8 February, Saturday: Delhi election results (only in Delhi)
19 February, Wednesday: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (only in Maharashtra)
23 February, Sunday: Swami Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
26 February, Wednesday: Shivratri
Dry days in March: 2 days in March
14 March, Friday: Holi (check local rules)
31 March, Monday: Eid ul-Fitr
Dry days in April: 4 days in April
6 April, Sunday: Ram Navami
10 April, Thursday: Mahavir Jayanti
14 April, Monday: Ambedkar Jayanti (certain areas only)
18 April, Friday: Good Friday (in Delhi)
Dry days in May: 2 days in May
1 May, Thursday: Maharashtra Day (only in Maharashtra)
12 May, Monday: Buddha Purnima (in Delhi NCR)
Dry days in June: 1 day in June
7 June, Saturday: Bakrid, Eid-al-Adha (in Delhi NCR)
Dry days in July: 2 days in July
6 July, Sunday: Ashadi Ekadashi, Muharram
10 July, Thursday: Guru Purnima
Dry days in August: 3 days in August
15 August, Friday: Independence Day
16 August, Saturday: Janmashthami
27 August, Wednesday: Ganesh Chaturthi (only in Maharashtra and Karnataka)
Dry days in September: 2 days in September
5 September, Friday: Eid-e-Milad
6 September, Saturday: Anant Chaturdashi (only in Maharashtra)
Dry days in October: 4 days in October
2 October, Thursday: Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra
8 October, Wednesday: Prohibition Week (only in Maharashtra)
21 October, Tuesday: Diwali (only in Delhi NCR)
Dry days in November: 3 days in November
1 November, Saturday: Kartiki Ekadashi
5 November, Wednesday: Guru Nanak Jayanti
24 November, Monday: Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas
Dry days in December: 1 day in December
25 December, Thursday: Christmas
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