The Delhi Excise Department, under the administration of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has released the schedule of dry days for July to September 2024. According to this list, four dry days have been declared in the next three months. These days, during which liquor shops will remain closed, have been designated in accordance with religious and national observances. Liquor shops will remain shut on August 15 i.e. Independence Day, but apart from that, you can read the complete list of the other 3 days here.
Delhi Dry Day List from July-September
July 17 (Wednesday) – Muharram
August 15 (Thursday) – Independence Day
August 26 (Monday) – Janmashtami
September 26 (Monday) – Milad-un-Nabi
These dates were detailed in an order issued by the Delhi government on Wednesday, July 3, adhering to a tradition of releasing such lists every three months. Dry days in Delhi signify periods when the sale and consumption of alcohol are prohibited due to religious observances and other significant holidays.
July 2024
The month of July will observe one dry day. Liquor shops will be closed on July 17 in observance of Muharram.
August 2024
In August, two dry days are scheduled. The first falls on August 15 for Independence Day, followed by another on August 26 for Janmashtami.
September 2024
September will have one dry day on September 26, commemorating Milad-un-Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad.
These dates have been officially announced by the Delhi government to uphold cultural observances and religious occasions across the National Capital Territory. These measures are part of routine administrative practices aimed at ensuring compliance with cultural and religious sensitivities within Delhi.
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