Delhi, UP, Maharashtra to Observe Dry Days During Diwali 2026

The governments of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra have announced that liquor shops will remain closed on specific days during the Diwali week of 2026. Each state has identified the days that will be treated as dry days to curb alcohol consumption during the festive period. Enforcement will be carried out by local authorities, with penalties for violations. The exact dates for the dry days have been released by the respective state governments.