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Is Today a Dry Day?
A dry day is a government-mandated day when alcohol sales are completely prohibited. In India, they fall on national holidays like Republic Day (Jan 26), Independence Day (Aug 15), and Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2), plus extra state-specific ones. States like Gujarat, Bihar, Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur are dry year-round. Every single day.
Across the Middle East, dry days align with Ramadan and Islamic holidays. Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Maldives run near-total prohibition. In Southeast Asia, Thailand blocks alcohol on Buddhist holidays. And yes, dry county laws still exist in parts of the US because apparently some things never change.
We check your location against known dry day schedules, a live override database updated for last-minute announcements, and crowdsourced user reports. Freshest answer possible. No guarantees, no lawyers, no drama.
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What is a dry day, exactly?
A legally mandated day when the sale of alcohol is completely prohibited. Tied to elections, national holidays or religious observances. The government says no, so the liquor store says no.
Is today a dry day in India?
Depends on your state and the date. Allow location access at the top of this page for an instant answer. States like Gujarat, Bihar, Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur are dry every day. Most others observe dry days on national holidays and state-specific occasions.
Which Indian states have total prohibition?
Gujarat, Bihar, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Lakshadweep. Year-round prohibition. Alcohol sale is illegal. Every day is a dry day. The end.
How do election dry days work?
The Election Commission typically mandates a dry day 24-48 hours before polling day in affected areas. These get announced at short notice. This site uses a live override system to track them, but always call your local store before heading out. We are not responsible for disappointing journeys.
Are there dry days in the Middle East?
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iran, Libya, Yemen, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are total or near-total prohibition. The UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman allow alcohol in licensed venues, with extra restrictions during Ramadan.
Indian States and Dry Day Status
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