Knowing whether it’s a dry day is crucial for planning social gatherings and respecting local customs in India. Dry days are days when the sale and serving of alcohol are prohibited. This comprehensive guide provides a month-by-month breakdown of dry days in India for 2025.
January: Three dry days are observed in January: Makar Sankranti on January 14th, Republic Day on January 26th, and Shaheed Diwas (Martyrs’ Day) on January 30th (Maharashtra only). These holidays commemorate important cultural and historical events.
February: Seven dry days are observed in February, predominantly due to the Delhi elections: February 3rd (from 6 PM onwards), 4th, and 5th (until 6 PM) are dry days in Delhi. February 8th marks the Delhi election results (Delhi only). Other dry days include Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti on February 19th (Maharashtra only), Swami Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti on February 23rd, and Shivratri on February 26th.
March: Two dry days fall in March: Holi on March 14th and Eid ul-Fitr on March 31st. These signify important religious festivals for Hindus and Muslims respectively.
April: April has four designated dry days: Ram Navami on April 6th, Mahavir Jayanti on April 10th, Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14th, and Good Friday on April 18th. These days commemorate significant religious figures and events.
May: Two dry days are observed in May: Maharashtra Day on May 1st (Maharashtra only) and Buddha Purnima on May 12th. These days celebrate regional and religious observances.
June: Only one dry day is observed in June: Bakrid, also known as Eid-al-Adha, falls on June 7th. This is a significant Islamic festival.
July: Two dry days are scheduled for July: Ashadi Ekadashi and Muharram on July 6th, and Guru Purnima on July 10th. These days mark important religious occasions for Hindus and Muslims.
August: Three dry days occur in August: Independence Day on August 15th, Janmashthami on August 16th, and Ganesh Chaturthi on August 27th (Maharashtra and Karnataka only). These days celebrate national independence and religious festivals.
September: Two dry days fall in September: Eid-e-Milad on September 5th and Anant Chaturdashi on September 6th (Maharashtra only). These days mark important religious observances.
October: Four dry days are observed in October: Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra on October 2nd, Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti on October 7th, Prohibition Week on October 8th (Maharashtra only), and Diwali on October 21st (Delhi NCR only). These days commemorate important national figures and festivals.
November: Three dry days are scheduled for November: Kartiki Ekadashi on November 1st, Guru Nanak Jayanti on November 5th, and Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas on November 24th. These days observe important religious figures and events.
December: December has one dry day: Christmas on December 25th. This day celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. It’s important to note that regional variations may exist, and it’s always advisable to confirm dry day information with local authorities.
