Is January 1 A Dry Day In Delhi? Check Dates When Liquor Shops Will Remain Closed In 2025
Delhi Dry Days: While public sale is prohibited, private consumption is generally allowed.
Delhi Dry Days: The sale of alcohol is prohibited on certain days, including national holidays and religious festivals. While public sale is prohibited, private consumption is generally allowed. Some Indian states, like Gujarat, Bihar, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Lakshadweep, have more stringent restrictions, where both the sale and consumption of alcohol are entirely banned throughout the year. January 1, the New Year's Day, will not be a dry day. Instead, Delhi will have three dry dates on different occasions.
Delhi Will Have Three Dry Days In January
January 14 (Makar Sankranti): A major Hindu festival celebrating the sun god Surya. It marks various regional harvest festivals such as Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Bihu in Assam.
January 26 (Republic Day): A national holiday with grand celebrations, including a ceremonial parade in New Delhi.
January 30 (Shaheed Diwas) in Maharashtra: Observed to honour the sacrifices of freedom fighters, including Mahatma Gandhi.
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March 5 (Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti)
March 14 (Holi)
March 31 (Eid-ul-Fitr)
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April 6 (Ram Navami)
April 10 (Mahavir Jayanti)
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