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May 2026 Dry Days Revealed Liquor Shops Closed on Key Festival Dates
Economy
Published on 29 April 2026
Two major festivals trigger alcohol sale shutdowns
Planning for May 2026 matters for alcohol buyers because India’s dry days will temporarily stop sales at liquor shops and licensed establishments. The list includes Buddha Purnima on May 1 and Id-ul-Zuha on May 27, when alcohol service will be closed. Private consumption at home is still allowed, but licensed outlets will remain shut.
- Liquor shops and licensed venues will close on dry days
- Buddha Purnima falls on May 1 with alcohol service halted
- Id-ul-Zuha on May 27 also triggers the shutdown
- Home consumption remains permissible during closures
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