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October Dry Days: Stock Up Now, Or Face Consequences! Liquor Shops Closed for 3 Days
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News18•30-09-2026, 17:31
October Dry Days: Stock Up Now, Or Face Consequences! Liquor Shops Closed for 3 Days
- •According to State Excise Department rules, liquor sales are prohibited on specific days in October 2026 due to government and religious reasons.
- •Dry Days are declared annually to maintain law and order during national festivals, birth anniversaries, and religious celebrations.
- •All licensed wine shops, beer shops, country liquor shops, and hotel permit rooms must remain completely closed on these days.
- •There are orders to completely ban liquor sales for a total of 3 days in October: October 2 (Gandhi Jayanti), October 7 (Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti), and October 20 (Dussehra/Vijayadashami).
- •Violators face penalties and criminal action under the Excise Act, and licenses of non-compliant shops may be suspended.
Key Questions Answered
In October 2026, liquor shops will remain completely closed for three days: October 2 for Gandhi Jayanti, October 7 for Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti, and October 20 for Dussehra or Vijayadashami.
All licensed wine shops, beer shops, country liquor shops, hotel permit rooms, bars, and restaurants are legally prohibited from selling or serving any kind of liquor to customers during dry days.
Individuals holding a valid liquor permit for domestic or personal use are allowed to store liquor within permitted legal limits ahead of time, though new purchases cannot be made from authorized shops on a dry day.
