Dry Days in 2025: India, the sale of alcohol is prohibited on designated dry days, which include national holidays, religious festivals, and election days. These dry days are observed to respect cultural and religious sentiments.
While the sale of alcohol is restricted, private consumption is generally allowed. Some states, including Bihar, Gujarat, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Lakshadweep, have implemented complete alcohol bans.
Dry Days in 2025: A Month-by-Month Breakdown
January 2025
- January 14 (Tuesday): Makar Sankranti
- January 26 (Sunday): Republic Day
- January 30 (Thursday): Shaheed Diwas (Maharashtra)
February 2025
- February 19 (Wednesday): Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (Maharashtra)
- February 26 (Wednesday): Maha Shivaratri
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March 2025
- March 5 (Wednesday): Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
- March 14 (Friday): Holi
- March 31 (Monday): Eid-ul-Fitr
April 2025
- April 6 (Sunday): Ram Navami
- April 10 (Thursday): Mahavir Jayanti
- April 14 (Monday): Ambedkar Jayanti
- April 18 (Friday): Good Friday
May 2025
- May 1 (Thursday): Maharashtra Day
- May 12 (Monday): Buddha Purnima
June 2025
- June 7 (Saturday): Id-ul-Zuha (Delhi)
July 2025
- July 6 (Sunday): Muharram and Ashadi Ekadashi
- July 10 (Thursday): Guru Purnima
August 2025
- August 15 (Friday): Independence Day
- August 16 (Saturday): Janmashtami
- August 27 (Wednesday): Ganesh Chaturthi (Maharashtra)
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September 2025
- September 5 (Friday): Eid-e-Milad
October 2025
- October 2 (Thursday): Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra
- October 7 (Tuesday): Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti (Delhi)
- October 20 (Monday): Diwali (Delhi)
November 2025
- November 5 (Wednesday): Guru Nanak Jayanti
December 2025
- December 25 (Thursday): Christmas
