May 2026 Dry Days: Check full list of dates when liquor shops will be closed

If you're planning outings, house parties, or stocking up your bar, it’s important to keep track of dry days, dates when the sale of alcohol is prohibited across India. These restrictions are usually imposed on national holidays, religious occasions, and significant observances.

Here’s a complete guide to alcohol dry days in May 2026, along with key details you should know.

List of Dry Days in May 2026

In May 2026, the following days are expected to be observed as dry days across many parts of India:

May 1 (Friday): Buddha Purnima
May 27 (Wednesday): Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)

What Happens on a Dry Day?

On these dates:

• Sale of alcohol is strictly prohibited in liquor shops, bars, clubs, and restaurants
• Licensed establishments must remain closed for alcohol service
• However, private consumption at home is usually allowed, provided alcohol was purchased beforehand

Dry day rules are not always identical across India:
Some states may add or remove certain dry days based on local traditions.