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Delhi Liquor Shops Expected to Remain Closed on Janmashtami, Sep 4 2026
✍️ News18
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 06:04 PM
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As Janmashtami falls on September 4 2026, Delhi authorities are being asked whether liquor outlets will stay shut, a practice common on major festivals.
Janmashtami, a major Hindu festival, will be observed on September 4, 2026. In Delhi, the sale of alcohol is traditionally prohibited on such occasions.
The Delhi Excise Department usually issues a circular ordering the closure of liquor shops on festivals like Janmashtami, Diwali and Holi. However, as of early August 2026, no official notification confirming the closure for this year has been released.
Traders and consumers are awaiting clarification, with many expecting the usual shutdown based on past practice. The absence of a formal order has prompted queries on news portals and social media.
If the department issues a notice, shops will be required to cease sales from midnight on September 3 until the end of September 4, as per existing regulations.
The Delhi Excise Department usually issues a circular ordering the closure of liquor shops on festivals like Janmashtami, Diwali and Holi. However, as of early August 2026, no official notification confirming the closure for this year has been released.
Traders and consumers are awaiting clarification, with many expecting the usual shutdown based on past practice. The absence of a formal order has prompted queries on news portals and social media.
If the department issues a notice, shops will be required to cease sales from midnight on September 3 until the end of September 4, as per existing regulations.