As we usher in the upcoming year, it is crucial to be mindful of the 24 designated dry days in India in 2024. Whether you are a resident or a traveler, awareness of these dry days is essential for planning social engagements while adhering to local customs and regulations.
Here is a detailed breakdown of the days in 2024 when the purchase and service of alcohol in restaurants will not be available in India:
January – 3 Dry Days:
15 January, Monday: Makar Sankranti
26 January, Friday: Republic Day
30 January, Wednesday: Shaheed Diwas (only in Maharashtra)
February – 1 Dry Day:
19 February, Monday: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (only in Maharashtra)
March – 4 Dry Days:
5 March, Tuesday: Swami Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
8 March, Friday: Shivratri
25 March, Monday: Holi
29 March, Friday: Good Friday
April – 4 Dry Days:
10 April, Wednesday: Eid ul-Fitr
14 April, Saturday: Ambedkar Jayanti
17 April, Wednesday: Ram Navami
21 April, Sunday: Mahavir Jayanti
May – 1 Dry Day:
1 May, Monday: Maharashtra Day (only in Maharashtra)
July – 2 Dry Days:
17 July, Wednesday: Muharram and Ashadi Ekadashi
21 July, Sunday: Guru Purnima
August – 2 Dry Days:
15 August, Wednesday: Independence Day
26 August, Monday: Janmashthami
September – 2 Dry Days:
7 September, Saturday: Ganesh Chaturthi (only in Maharashtra)
17 September, Tuesday: Eid-e-Milad and Anant Chaturdashi
October – 4 Dry Days:
2 October, Tuesday: Gandhi Jayanti
8 October, Monday: Prohibition Week (only in Maharashtra)
12 October, Saturday: Dussehra
17 October, Thursday: Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
November – 3 Dry Days:
1 November, Friday: Diwali
12 November, Tuesday: Kartiki Ekadashi
15 November, Friday: Guru Nanak Jayanti
December – 1 Dry Day:
25 December, Tuesday: Christmas
