The Delhi excise department has stated that it will ban the sale of alcoholic beverages in the nation’s capital for just two days in November. Important national holidays and religious celebrations fall on these dry days.
If you are a liquor fan be prepared ahead for the dry days and obtain their quota of alcohol in advance, this month shouldn’t be too difficult.
Official Dry Days In Delhi In November 2024
- November 15 – Guru Nanak Jayanti (Friday)
- November 24 – Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas (Sunday)
Check The Official Notice Here:
Liquor shops must close to the excise department’s regulation to mark these important days.
Since these days are known as dry days, alcohol sales at liquor stores are strictly prohibited on significant spiritual celebrations like Guru Nanak Jayanti and Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas.
L-15 And L-15F Licence Holders Allowed To Serve Liquor
Note that hotels with L-15 and L-15F licenses are permitted to provide alcohol to their resident guests.
The excise agency told licensees to fully adhere to the directive, clarifying that licensed shop owners will not get any compensation for the suspension of booze sales during these dry days. There would be fines and punishments for any infraction of the order.
The order only applies to the retail sale of alcohol; it has no effect on the drinking of alcohol in hotels that adhere with licensing regulations.
Concept Of Dry Days
“Dry days” refer to days in India when alcohol sales are not permitted, typically because of national, cultural, or religious holidays. National holidays including Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti, as well as other religious festivals based on the state, are examples of common dry days.
Dry days are often implemented during elections to avoid disturbances caused by drinking. Dry days vary by area and are set by state governments.
During these times, liquor stores, restaurants, and bars stop selling alcohol.
