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: 19 February, Monday: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (only in Maharashtra) 5 March, Tuesday: Swami Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti8 March, Friday: Shivratri25 March, Monday: Holi29 March, Friday: Good Friday 10 April, Wednesday: Eid ul-Fitr14 April, Saturday: Ambedkar Jayanti17 April, Wednesday: Ram Navami21 April, Sunday: Mahavir Jayanti 1 May, Monday: Maharashtra Day (only in Maharashtra) 17 July, Wednesday: Muharram and Ashadi Ekadashi21 July, Sunday: Guru Purnima 15 August, Wednesday: Independence Day26 August, Monday: Janmashthami 7 September, Saturday: Ganesh Chaturthi (only in Maharashtra)17 September, Tuesday: Eid-e-Milad and Anant Chaturdashi 2 October, Tuesday: Gandhi Jayanti8 October, Monday: Prohibition Week (only in Maharashtra)12 October, Saturday: Dussehra17 October, Thursday: Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti 1 November, Friday: Diwali12 November, Tuesday: Kartiki Ekadashi15 November, Friday: Guru Nanak Jayanti 25 December, Tuesday: Christmas