Delhi govt announces five dry days in April-June quarter; Check details here

The Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government has declared five dry days in the first quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal for closure of liquor shops on important religious festivals, including Ram Navami and Good Friday.

The dry days for liquor licensees have been declared in accordance with provisions of Rule 52 of the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, Excise Commissioner Sunny Singh said the order issued. The licensees have also been directed to exhibit the order at a conspicuous place on their licensed premises, it added.

Dry days in first quarter of FY26:

• Ram Navami (April 6)
• Mahavir Jayanti (April 10)
• Good Friday (April 18)
• Buddha Purnima (May 12)
• Eid-ul-Zuha (June 6)

Dry days are specific dates when the sale of alcohol is banned at licensed outlets. These days usually coincide with national holidays, religious festivals, and election days. While the sale of alcohol is restricted, private consumption is generally allowed. Some states, such as Bihar, Gujarat, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Lakshadweep, have imposed complete alcohol bans.