As we usher in the upcoming year, it is crucial to be mindful of the 24 designated dry days in India in 2024. Whether you are a resident or a traveler, awareness of these dry days is essential for planning social engagements while adhering to local customs and regulations.
Here is a detailed breakdown of the days in 2024 when the purchase and service of alcohol in restaurants will not be available in India:
February – 1 Dry Day:
19 February, Monday: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (only in Maharashtra)
March – 4 Dry Days:
5 March, Tuesday: Swami Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti8 March, Friday: Shivratri25 March, Monday: Holi29 March, Friday: Good Friday
April – 4 Dry Days:
10 April, Wednesday: Eid ul-Fitr14 April, Saturday: Ambedkar Jayanti17 April, Wednesday: Ram Navami21 April, Sunday: Mahavir Jayanti
May – 1 Dry Day:
1 May, Monday: Maharashtra Day (only in Maharashtra)
July – 2 Dry Days:
17 July, Wednesday: Muharram and Ashadi Ekadashi21 July, Sunday: Guru Purnima
August – 2 Dry Days:
15 August, Wednesday: Independence Day26 August, Monday: Janmashthami
September – 2 Dry Days:
7 September, Saturday: Ganesh Chaturthi (only in Maharashtra)17 September, Tuesday: Eid-e-Milad and Anant Chaturdashi
October – 4 Dry Days:
2 October, Tuesday: Gandhi Jayanti8 October, Monday: Prohibition Week (only in Maharashtra)12 October, Saturday: Dussehra17 October, Thursday: Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
November – 3 Dry Days:
1 November, Friday: Diwali12 November, Tuesday: Kartiki Ekadashi15 November, Friday: Guru Nanak Jayanti
December – 1 Dry Day:
25 December, Tuesday: Christmas