A complete list of dry days in India in 2024

A complete list of dry days in India in 2024

As we usher in the upcoming year, it is crucial to be mindful of the 24 designated dry days in India in 2024. Whether you are a resident or a traveler, awareness of these dry days is essential for planning social engagements while adhering to local customs and regulations.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the days in 2024 when the purchase and service of alcohol in restaurants will not be available in India:

February – 1 Dry Day:

19 February, Monday: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (only in Maharashtra)

March – 4 Dry Days:

5 March, Tuesday: Swami Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti8 March, Friday: Shivratri25 March, Monday: Holi29 March, Friday: Good Friday

April – 4 Dry Days:

10 April, Wednesday: Eid ul-Fitr14 April, Saturday: Ambedkar Jayanti17 April, Wednesday: Ram Navami21 April, Sunday: Mahavir Jayanti

May – 1 Dry Day:

1 May, Monday: Maharashtra Day (only in Maharashtra)

July – 2 Dry Days:

17 July, Wednesday: Muharram and Ashadi Ekadashi21 July, Sunday: Guru Purnima

August – 2 Dry Days:

15 August, Wednesday: Independence Day26 August, Monday: Janmashthami

September – 2 Dry Days:

7 September, Saturday: Ganesh Chaturthi (only in Maharashtra)17 September, Tuesday: Eid-e-Milad and Anant Chaturdashi

October – 4 Dry Days:

2 October, Tuesday: Gandhi Jayanti8 October, Monday: Prohibition Week (only in Maharashtra)12 October, Saturday: Dussehra17 October, Thursday: Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti

November – 3 Dry Days:

1 November, Friday: Diwali12 November, Tuesday: Kartiki Ekadashi15 November, Friday: Guru Nanak Jayanti

December – 1 Dry Day:

25 December, Tuesday: Christmas