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Dry Days in India For February 2025 With Festival & Event Dates: Get Full Calendar With Days When Alcohol Will Not Be Available for Sale in Pubs, Bars & Liquor Stores Across the Country

The second month of the year is just around the corner, and it is filled with fun celebrations, religious holidays, and days of political importance. Many people will be planning house parties or getaways for the holidays, taking advantage of long weekends, or organising lunch or dinner parties that might include alcohol. However, if you are planning any such event, a dry day could disrupt your plans. But what is a dry day? Dray days are specific days when the sale, purchase, or serving of alcohol is strictly prohibited in restaurants, liquor shops, bars, or pubs. So, you might want to make a note of the below list of dry days that will be observed in the country in February 2025. February 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Basant Panchami, Valentine’s Day, Maha Shivratri and More – Get Full List of Major Events in the Second Month of the Year.

Dry days are very strictly observed in India in order to maintain public decorum and order the festival, celebration, or event. The restrictions are imposed by the government to honour the festival or event. Dry days often coincide with religious festivals, celebrations, or even political events. Hence, it is advised to stock up on alcohol beforehand so it can be enjoyed from the privacy of your home and it does not cause any inconvenience or impact your holidays and celebrations. If you’re wondering where to find a full list of upcoming dry days, look no further and simply scroll below. To help, we have curated a list of upcoming dry days in the month of February 2025.

The below days have been marked as no-alcohol days or dry days. The list of dry days in February 2025 includes the Delhi elections, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025, Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti 2025, and Maha Shivratri 2025 celebrations. List of Long Weekends in 2025 in India: Check Out the New Year Calendar for the Holiday Dates To Plan Vacations and Weekend Getaways.

List of Dry Days in February 2025 With Festival & Event Dates

Dates	Days	Festival/Event
February 3–5	Monday – Wednesday	Delhi Elections
February 8	Saturday	Delhi Elections
February 19	Wednesday	Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (Maharashtra)
February 23	Sunday	Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
February 26	Wednesday	Maha Shivratri

Dry days are not always observed across the entire country. Depending on the event or festival, it could be observed in the country, only a state, or a particular city. It depends entirely on what is being observed in the state or city. To know the exact dates of the dry days, always check with local authorities beforehand or refer to the guidelines issued by the state excise department.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 29, 2025 02:00 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

January 29, 2025

Dry Days in Mumbai 2025 List With Festival & Event Dates: Get Full Calendar With Days When Alcohol Will Not Be Available for Sale in Liquor Stores, Restaurants, Pubs & Bars in the City

With the new year comes the excitement of vacation plans, long weekend getaways, and holiday parties all over again, as they are the times when everyone gets some time off. Holidays, getaways, and festivals are incomplete without good food and a variety of drinks. Many parties, whether in restaurants, clubs, or at home, involve alcohol. If you are planning special celebrations on major days, holiday weekends, or getaways during festivals in the new year, be sure to note these dry days. They can come as surprises and disrupt your carefully planned parties and gatherings. In India, dry days are observed on occasions of cultural, national, political, and religious importance. Dry Days in India in 2025 List With Festival and Event Dates: Get Full Calendar With Days When Alcohol Will Not Be Available for Sale in Liquor Stores, Pubs and Bars Across the Country.

What Is a Dry Day?

A dry day is when the sale, purchase, or serving of alcohol is strictly prohibited. These restrictions are imposed by the government to honour a festival or event and to maintain public decorum during the occasion. However, not all dry days apply to the entire country. Some days are specific to a certain state or city, while others, like Independence Day, Republic Day, or Gandhi Jayanti, apply to the entire country.

To avoid any last-minute hassles or inconveniences, it is best to note the upcoming dry days in advance so they do not disrupt your celebrations. To help, we have curated a list of the upcoming dry days in Mumbai for 2025. Scroll below to find the complete 2025 calendar with month-wise days and dates that will be marked as dry days or no-alcohol days in the city. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India.

List of Dry Days 2025 in Mumbai With Festival & Event Dates

Dates	Days	Festival/Event
January 14	Tuesday	Makar Sankranti
January 26	Sunday	Republic Day
January 30	Thursday	Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs’ Day
February 19	Wednesday	Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
February 26	Wednesday	Maha Shivratri
February 23	Sunday	Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
March 14	Friday	Holi
March 31	Monday	Eid-ul-Fitr
April 6	Sunday	Ram Navami
April 10	Thursday	Mahavir Jayanti
April 14	Monday	Ambedkar Jayanti
April 18	Friday	Good Friday
May 1	Thursday	Maharashtra Day
May 12	Monday	Buddha Purnima
June 7	Saturday	Eid-al-Adha
July 6	Sunday	Muharram
July 6	Sunday	Ashadhi Ekadashi
July 10	Thursday	Guru Purnima
August 15	Friday	Independence Day
August 16	Saturday	Janmashtami
August 27	Wednesday	Ganesh Chaturthi
September 5	Friday	Eid-e-Milad
October 2	Thursday	Gandhi Jayanti
October 2	Thursday	Dussehra
October 20	Monday	Diwali
November 5	Wednesday	Guru Nanak Jayanti
December 25	Thursday	Christmas

The regulations for dry days may change based on government decisions and directives from local authorities. To confirm the exact dates, it is advisable to check the guidelines from the state excise department in advance. In addition, in case of any election days, they will also be marked as dry days.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 05, 2025 06:50 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

January 5, 2025

Dry Days 2025 in Delhi Full Calendar: Get List of Holidays and Important Event Dates When Alcohol Will Not Be Available for Sale in Liquor Stores, Pubs & Bars in the National Capital

Dry Days 2025 in Delhi Full Calendar: With the New Year come plans for vacations, getaways, and festive celebrations all over again. But a dry day can spoil these plans. So, what exactly is a dry day? In India, dry days are observed every year on days of national, political, religious, or cultural importance. On these days, the sale and consumption of alcohol are strictly prohibited in restaurants, pubs, liquor stores, and wine shops across the country. If your holiday plans or parties include alcohol, a dry day could put a damper on your celebrations, as they often coincide with festivals or significant events. Purnima 2025 Calendar: Know Full Moon Dates, Poornima Significance and Fasting Rituals for the Auspicious Observance.

To avoid any last-minute disappointments, it is a good idea to check and note the dry days in advance. That way, you can plan your gatherings or events accordingly and ensure they take place without any hiccups. While days of national importance like Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti are observed as dry days in India, not all dry days are observed across the country. Some are specific only to certain states, depending on the occasion being observed or celebrated.

Dry days are observed to ensure that people refrain from consuming alcohol during religious festivals, cultural events, or occasions of political importance. This helps maintain decorum and manage the public in a better way. So, what are the dry days in Delhi for 2025? Delhi will observe dry days on Republic Day, Eid-ul-Fitr, Independence Day, and more. Check the complete list for dry days 2025 in Delhi below. In addition to the below list, dry days could also be declared if there are elections or any other occasion of political significance. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India.

List of Dry Days 2025 in Delhi With Festival & Event Dates

Dates	Days	Festival/Event
January 26	Sunday	Republic Day
February 26	Wednesday	Maha Shivratri
February 23	Sunday	Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
March 14	Friday	Holi
March 31	Monday	Eid-ul-Fitr
April 6	Sunday	Ram Navami
April 10	Thursday	Mahavir Jayanti
April 14	Monday	Ambedkar Jayanti
April 18	Friday	Good Friday
May 12	Monday	Buddha Purnima
June 7	Saturday	Eid-al-Adha
July 6	Sunday	Muharram
August 15	Friday	Independence Day
August 16	Saturday	Janmashtami
October 2	Thursday	Gandhi Jayanti
October 20	Monday	Diwali
October 20	Monday	Dussehra
November 5	Wednesday	Guru Nanak Jayanti
December 25	Thursday	Christmas

We hope you find this list helpful. However, it may change based on decisions by the government or local authorities. Hence, it is a good idea to check the updated dry days list with the state’s excise department beforehand.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 05, 2025 06:52 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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