Banned: Will liquor shops remain closed in Delhi, UP, Maharashtra on Diwali? Check Dry Day dates in these states

Diwali 2026 dry day: Liquor shops will remain closed in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and other states on November 8Check state-wise dry day restrictions, exemptions and upcoming dry day dates.

Published: November 7, 2026, 9:02 PM IST

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Dry Day On Diwali? Authorised liquor shops in several states will remain shut on Diwali 2026, one of the biggest and most important festivals in IndiaMajor states and Union Territories, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Tripura, will observe a dry day on Sunday, November 8However, bars and restaurants in these states are permitted to serve liquor on the day.

Dry Day On Diwali In Delhi, UP, Maharashtra

As per the guidelines, hotels having L-15 and L-15F licences are permitted to serve alcohol to guests staying in their roomsThe Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra governments allowed four- and five-star hotels, holding special licences, to serve liquor to in-house guests through room service only.

It is to be noted that these hotels cannot serve alcohol in their public bar areas, which must remain shut on the dry day.

Dry Day Dates 2026: State-Wise List

Strict Action Against Violators

Hotels, restaurants, liquor shops and pubs that fail to adhere to the government’s guidelines on dry days will attract penalties for violationsEstablishments found selling alcohol could face hefty finesTheir liquor license can also be suspended or cancelled.

Upcoming Dry Days

Here is the dry-day schedule for the remaining months

• Delhi: Liquor and wine shops will remain shut on November 8 (Diwali), 24 (Guru Nanak Jayanti) and December 25 (Christmas).
• Uttar Pradesh: The state government has prohibited selling liquor on November 8 (Diwali), 24 (Guru Nanak Jayanti) and December 25 (Christmas).
• Maharashtra: The Maharashtra government has banned the selling and serving of liquor on November 8 (Diwali), declaring it a dry dayduring this day, liquor shops, wine stores and bars will not serve alcohol.
• Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and other states: Wine shops will remain shut on Diwali, November 8, due to the religious festival.

Please note: Liquor shops in these states will remain open during regular hours on Dhanteras, Govardhan Puja and Bhai DoojThese days don’t fall under the dry day category.