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Diwali Dry Day Rules : If you are in party mode because of Diwali festival holiday then this news is very important for you. When you think of a party, there is a plan of alcohol immediately in front of your eyes. But it is very important to know the rules regarding the sale of liquor on Diwali. Because this year on November 8, 2026, the sale of liquor is going to be banned in important states. In which states exactly is this ban going to be?” (Dry Day Rules)
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On November 8, 2026, the sale of liquor will be banned in many states including Delhi, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. Both government and private liquor shops will remain closed during this period. This means that, along with beer, Indian and foreign liquor will not be available for purchase on this day. The effect of this dry day is not limited to liquor shops; Regulations for bars, pubs, restaurants and hotels may vary from state to state. Apart from Diwali, several states will also ban the sale of liquor during the months of November and December, such as Guru Nanak Jayanti and Christmas. So, if you are planning an outing or a party, first check your state's dry day rules.
What are the rules in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra on Diwali?
All retail liquor shops, government-owned liquor shops and regular bars will remain closed in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh on November 8 on Diwali. In Uttar Pradesh, along with beer, liquor shops will remain closed on this day. Liquor shops, wine shops and bars will remain closed in Maharashtra.
Restrictions will also apply to serving alcohol in bars, pubs and restaurants. Regular bars and restaurants will not be allowed to serve alcohol on this day. However, 4- and 5-star hotels with special license may be allowed to serve liquor to guests through room service, subject to excise rules and license conditions of the respective state.
When will prohibition days be observed in November and December?
Apart from Diwali, liquor shops and bars will remain closed in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh on November 24, 2026, on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti. Liquor sales will be banned in both states on Christmas Day, December 25.
In Maharashtra, liquor shops and bars will remain closed on November 5 on the occasion of Kartik Ekadashi. There will be a ban on the sale of liquor in the state on November 8 as well on Diwali. Other states including Haryana and Madhya Pradesh may also impose restrictions on liquor shops during Diwali due to this religious holiday.
Will shops remain open on Dhanteras and Bhai Dooj?
Liquor sale is not closed every day during the festive season. Liquor shops in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh will remain open as usual on Dhanteras, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj. These days are not declared as 'dry days'.
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