If you are planning to go out somewhere, have a party at home, or are stocking up on liquor for your bar, then it is very important to keep in mind the ‘dry days’. These are the dates when there is a ban on the sale of liquor throughout India. These restrictions are generally imposed on national holidays, religious occasions and special festivals.
Here’s a complete guide to the ‘dry days’ of April 2026, including all the important information you need to know. There is a possibility of dry days being declared on some special occasions in many parts of the country in April 2026, that is, the sale of liquor will remain closed on these days. This month, April 3 (Friday) may be a dry day due to Good Friday. After this, liquor shops may be kept closed in many states on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti on 10th April (Friday). At the same time, 14th April (Tuesday) can also be a dry day due to Ambedkar Jayanti. On these dates, there is usually a ban on the sale of liquor as per government rules.
What is dry day?
Dry days are those days when the sale of liquor is completely banned by the government. These days, liquor is not sold in liquor shops, bars, clubs and restaurants and even those establishments which have got license are not allowed to serve liquor, hence they keep this service closed.
However, if a person has already purchased alcohol, he can consume it at home, as personal use is generally not prohibited. It is also important to understand that the rules for dry day are not the same across India. In different states, the list of dry days can be changed based on local festivals, traditions and administrative decisions, that is, some dates can be added or removed.