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Dry days in Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
No. Today (15 October 2026) is not a dry day in Silvassa. Licensed bars and liquor shops can usually sell alcohol unless a last-minute notice applies. Silvassa follows Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu alcohol and dry-day rules. This calendar uses the three national dry days. Extra closures can be declared for 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: 21 in common guidance.