Dry Days 2026: Check Complete Alcohol Ban Calendar for Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi and Major Indian Cities

Party goers must take note as the full list of dry days in India in 2026 has now been released. A dry day is a day when the government bans the sale of alcohol at liquor shops, bars, pubs, hotels and restaurants. These restrictions are imposed to respect national holidays, religious festivals and cultural occasions, and they can directly impact daily plans in major metropolitans like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and other parts of India.

What Is a Dry Day and Why Is It Observed?

A dry day is a day when alcohol sales are banned by the government to mark occasions of national importance or religious significance. On these days, liquor shops remain shut and bars or restaurants are not allowed to serve alcohol. Some dry days are observed across India, while others are state-specific, applying only in places like Maharashtra, Delhi NCR or Karnataka.Knowing the dry day list 2026 helps people avoid last-minute inconvenience and allows businesses to plan operations smoothly.

Dry Days in India 2026: Month-wise Complete List

Below is the complete list of dry days in India for 2026 as per GQ magazine , covering national holidays and major religious festivals. These dates are expected to apply in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and other Indian cities, though state-specific rules may apply.

Dry Days in January 2026

January 14 (Wednesday): Makar Sankranti
January 26 (Monday): Republic Day

Dry Days in February 2026

February 15 (Sunday): Maha Shivratri
February 19 (Thursday): Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti. This closure will be observed in Maharashtra only.
February 23 (Monday): Swami Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti

Dry Days in March 2026

March 4 (Wednesday): Holi
March 20 (Friday): Eid-ul-Fitr
March 23 (Monday): Shaheed Diwas which will be observed only in Maharashtra only
March 26 (Friday): Ram Navami

Dry Days in April 2026

April 3 (Friday): Good Friday
April 10 (Friday): Mahavir Jayanti
April 14 (Tuesday): Ambedkar Jayanti

Dry Days in May 2026

May 1 (Friday): Buddha Purnima / Maharashtra Day (state-specific)
May 27 (Wednesday): Bakrid (Eid-al-Adha)

Dry Days in July 2026

July 25 (Saturday) : Ashadi Ekadashi
July 29 (Wednesday): Guru Purnima

Dry Days in August 2026

August 15 (Saturday): Independence Day
August 25 (Tuesday): Eid-e-Milad

Dry Days in September 2026

September 4 (Friday): Janmashtami
September 14 (Monday): Ganesh Chaturthi (Maharashtra and Karnataka)
September 25 (Friday): Anant Chaturdashi (Maharashtra only)

Dry Days in October 2026

October 2 (Friday): Gandhi Jayanti
October 7 (Wednesday): Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
October 20 (Tuesday): Dussehra

Dry Days in November 2026

November 5 (Thursday): Kartiki Ekadashi
November 8 (Sunday): Diwali (Delhi NCR only)
November 24 (Tuesday): Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas / Guru Nanak Jayanti

Dry Days in December 2026

December 25 (Friday): Christmas