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Dry days in Shillong, Meghalaya
No. Today (5 November 2026) is not a dry day in Shillong. Licensed bars and liquor shops can usually sell alcohol unless a last-minute notice applies. Shillong follows Meghalaya alcohol and dry-day rules. This calendar uses the three national dry days. Local authorities can add festival or election closures at short notice.
On declared dry days, licensed liquor shops and alcohol-serving venues generally cannot sell or serve alcohol.
Legal drinking age note: 21 in common guidance.