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Dry days in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
No. Today (8 October 2026) is not a dry day in Shimla. Licensed bars and liquor shops can usually sell alcohol unless a last-minute notice applies. Shimla follows Himachal Pradesh alcohol and dry-day rules. This calendar uses the three national dry days. Hill stations can still get extra closures for local fairs, elections, or public-order orders.
On declared dry days, licensed liquor shops and alcohol-serving venues generally cannot sell or serve alcohol.
Legal drinking age note: 18 in common guidance.