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Dry days in Salem, Tamil Nadu
No. Today (15 October 2026) is not a dry day in Salem. Licensed bars and liquor shops can usually sell alcohol unless a last-minute notice applies. Salem follows Tamil Nadu alcohol and dry-day rules. This calendar follows published 2026 TASMAC holiday dates plus Tamil Nadu Assembly election closures (21–23 April and 4 May). Local collectors can still add extra dry days.
On declared dry days, licensed alcohol sale and service are generally restricted under applicable state rules.
Legal drinking age note: 21 in common guidance.