Southern India

Is Today a Dry Day in Tamil Nadu?

Tamil Nadu dry days affect government-notified alcohol sale, city events, hotels, clubs, restaurants, and retail availability across major cities.

Today

No

No, it is not a dry day in Tamil Nadu.

Tomorrow

No

No, it is not a dry day tomorrow.

This page uses the currently supported Tamil Nadu city calendar data and should be checked close to the date for official notifications.

Upcoming Dry Days in Tamil Nadu

  • Saturday, 15 AugustIndependence Day
  • Sunday, 16 AugustParsi New Year
  • Friday, 4 SeptemberJanmashtami
  • Monday, 14 SeptemberGanesh Chaturthi
  • Friday, 2 OctoberGandhi Jayanti

Dry Days 2026 in Tamil Nadu

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

Drinking in Tamil Nadu

Legal drinking age
21 in common guidance
Bars and restaurants
Hotel, club, bar, and restaurant service depends on licence type and local permissions.
Liquor shops
Retail alcohol availability depends on Tamil Nadu excise rules, outlet policy, and notified restrictions.

Related Cities

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Sources and Notes

On declared dry days, licensed alcohol sale and service are generally restricted under applicable state rules.