In India, dry days are specific dates when the sale of alcohol is prohibited due to national holidays, religious observances, or state regulations. While some dry days apply nationwide, others vary by state. Below is a structured month-wise list of dry days in India for 2025.
Complete List of Dry Days in India – February 2025
Here are all the dry days in February 2025, including both national and state-specific alcohol restrictions.
February 2025 Dry Days:
- February 19 (Wednesday) – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (Maharashtra)
- February 26 (Wednesday) – Maha Shivratri (Nationwide)
These are the only confirmed dry days in February 2025 across different states. Some states may announce additional restrictions based on elections or local events. It’s recommended to check with local authorities for any last-minute updates.
Common Dry Days Across All States (2025)
These dry days are observed nationwide, meaning no alcohol sales across India.
January
- January 26 (Sunday) – Republic Day
March
- March 14 (Friday) – Holi (varies in some South Indian states)
- March 31 (Monday) – Eid-ul-Fitr
April
- April 6 (Sunday) – Ram Navami
- April 10 (Thursday) – Mahavir Jayanti
- April 14 (Monday) – Ambedkar Jayanti
- April 18 (Friday) – Good Friday
May
- May 12 (Monday) – Buddha Purnima
June
- June 7 (Saturday) – Eid al-Adha
August
- August 15 (Friday) – Independence Day
October
- October 2 (Thursday) – Gandhi Jayanti
November
- November 5 (Wednesday) – Guru Nanak Jayanti
State-Specific Dry Days (2025)
Some states have additional dry days due to regional festivals or historical events.
Maharashtra
- February 19 (Wednesday) – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
- May 1 (Thursday) – Maharashtra Day
- July 6 (Sunday) – Ashadi Ekadashi
- August 27 (Wednesday) – Ganesh Chaturthi
- September 6 (Saturday) – Anant Chaturdashi
- October 2-9 – Prohibition Week (some cities)
- November 1 (Saturday) – Kartiki Ekadashi
Delhi
- January 30 (Thursday) – Shaheed Diwas
- July 10 (Thursday) – Guru Purnima
- October 20 (Monday) – Diwali
Karnataka
- January 14 (Tuesday) – Makar Sankranti
- February 26 (Wednesday) – Maha Shivratri
Tamil Nadu
- January 15 (Wednesday) – Thiruvalluvar Day
- January 16 (Thursday) – Uzhavar Thirunal
- April 14 (Monday) – Tamil New Year
West Bengal
- March 10 (Monday) – Holi (celebrated differently in Bengal)
Kerala
- January 1 (Wednesday) – New Year’s Day
Rajasthan
- March 30 (Sunday) – Rajasthan Day
Gujarat
- No unique dry days apart from national ones
Uttar Pradesh
- No unique dry days apart from national ones
Punjab
- November 5 (Wednesday) – Guru Nanak Jayanti
Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15), and Gandhi Jayanti (October 2) are dry days across all states.
States like Maharashtra, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, and Punjab have additional dry days.
Election days and local events may introduce more dry days, so check local government notifications.
