Dry days can catch you off guard, especially when they coincide with weekends or festive occasions. Whether it’s your birthday or a planned celebration, knowing when alcohol sales are restricted can save you from last-minute disappointments. As the second half of 2024 unfolds with festivals like Muharram, Ganesh Chaturthi, Dussehra, Diwali, and Christmas, cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Pune will observe several dry days.
These dates often align with long weekends, affecting travel plans or leisure activities. Stay informed and mark your calendars with this essential list of dry days from July to December:
July
- Muharram and Ashadi Ekadashi: 17 July, Wednesday
- Guru Purnima: 21 July, Sunday
August
- Independence Day: 15 August, Thursday
- Janmashtami: 26 August, Monday
September
- Ganesh Chaturthi: 7 September (only in Maharashtra), Saturday
- Eid-e-Milad and Anant Chaturdashi: 17 September, Tuesday
October
- Gandhi Jayanti: 2 October, Wednesday
- Prohibition Week: 8 October (only in Maharashtra), Tuesday
- Dussehra: 12 October, Saturday
- Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti: 17 October, Thursday
November
- Diwali: 1 November, Friday
- Kartik Ekadashi: 12 November, Tuesday
- Guru Nanak Jayanti: 15 November, Friday
December
- Christmas: 25 December, Wednesday
Plan and stock up on your favorite spirits—whiskies, vodkas, rum, gin, wine, and beers—to ensure your celebrations remain uninterrupted.
(Disclaimer: Dry day observances may vary across Indian states.)
