Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Delhi Declares Five Dry Days
The Delhi government has announced that liquor shops will be closed on five specific days between January and March.
These days are Republic Day, Maha Shivratri, Id-ul-Fitr, Ram Navami, and Mahavir Jayanti.
On these days, you can't buy alcohol from regular shops, bars, or restaurants.
However, if you're staying at a fancy hotel with a special license, you can still order alcohol through room service.
The government does this to keep the peace and respect different cultural and religious beliefs.
It's a good idea to check the official schedule so you can plan your parties and gatherings accordingly.
Delhi government declares five dry days between January and March.
Liquor shops closed on Republic Day, Maha Shivratri, Id-ul-Fitr, Ram Navami, and Mahavir Jayanti.
Restrictions do not apply to hotels with L-15 or L-15F licenses.
Dry days aim to maintain public order and respect cultural/religious sentiments.
Consumption within private premises is generally not monitored.
- Who
- Delhi government
- What
- Declared five dry days
- When
- Between January and March
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- Republic Day and religious festivals
- Dates
- January 26, February 15, March 21, March 26, March 31
- Reason
- Republic Day and religious festivals
- Exceptions
- Hotels with L-15 or L-15F licenses
- License Types
- L-15, L-15F
- Objective
- Maintain public order and respect cultural/religious sentiments