← Latest news 
Delhi declares five dry days May to September liquor shops stay shut
India
Published on 27 April 2026
Five major festivals are now blackout dates for alcohol
Delhi’s excise department has ordered five “dry days” between May and September, when liquor shops will remain closed. The dates include Buddha Purnima, Id-ul-Zuha, Muharram, Independence Day, and Janmashtami, notified under Rule 52 of the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010.
- Delhi will observe five dry days from May to September
- Liquor shops will remain shut on notified festival dates
- Dates include Buddha Purnima, Id-ul-Zuha, Muharram, Independence Day, and Janmashtami
- Order is issued under Delhi Excise Rules 2010
Read the full story at The Economic Times
This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on 
The Economic Times