National Capital Territory

Is Today a Dry Day in Delhi?

Delhi dry days matter for residents, travellers, restaurants, hotels, clubs, banquets, and event planners because alcohol rules can change through policy updates and government notifications.

Today

No

No, it is not a dry day in Delhi.

Tomorrow

No

No, it is not a dry day tomorrow.

Delhi is both a city and union territory, so the state page and city page cover closely related search intent while keeping separate canonical URLs.

Upcoming Dry Days in Delhi

  • Saturday, 15 AugustIndependence Day
  • Sunday, 16 AugustParsi New Year
  • Tuesday, 25 AugustEid-e-Milad
  • Friday, 4 SeptemberJanmashtami
  • Monday, 14 SeptemberGanesh Chaturthi

Dry Days 2026 in Delhi

  • Wednesday, 14 January - Makar Sankranti / Pongal
  • Monday, 26 January - Republic Day
  • Friday, 30 January - Shaheed Diwas
  • Sunday, 15 February - Guru Ravidas Jayanti, Maha Shivratri
  • Wednesday, 4 March - Holi
  • Thursday, 26 March - Ram Navami
  • Friday, 3 April - Good Friday
  • Tuesday, 31 March - Mahavir Jayanti
  • Tuesday, 14 April - Ambedkar Jayanti
  • Friday, 1 May - Buddha Purnima
  • Wednesday, 27 May - Eid-al-Adha (Bakrid)
  • Friday, 26 June - Muharram
  • Saturday, 25 July - Ashadi Ekadashi
  • Saturday, 15 August - Independence Day
  • Sunday, 16 August - Parsi New Year
  • Tuesday, 25 August - Eid-e-Milad
  • Friday, 4 September - Janmashtami
  • Monday, 14 September - Ganesh Chaturthi
  • Friday, 2 October - Gandhi Jayanti
  • Tuesday, 20 October - Dussehra
  • Sunday, 8 November - Diwali
  • Tuesday, 24 November - Guru Nanak Jayanti
  • Friday, 25 December - Christmas

Drinking in Delhi

Legal drinking age
25 in common guidance
Bars and restaurants
Bars, restaurants, hotels, clubs, and banquet venues must follow Delhi excise licence conditions.
Liquor shops
Retail availability depends on Delhi excise policy, licensed outlet status, and dry day notifications.

Related Cities

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Sources and Notes

On a Delhi dry day, licensed liquor shops and alcohol-serving venues generally cannot sell or serve alcohol for ordinary commercial service.