Delhi: 5 dry days in May-September; liquor shops to remain shut

New Delhi: The Delhi government has declared five dry days in the coming months, including Buddh Purnima, Bakrid, Muharram, Independence Day and Janmashtami.

An excise department order said that under the provisions of Rule 52 of the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, Buddha Purnima (May 1), Id-ul-Zuha (May 27), Muharram (June 26), Independence Day (August 15) and Janmashtami (September 9) will be observed as “dry days”.

In the decision, it was stated that the restriction on the sale of alcohol on dry days will not apply to the service of alcohol to residents in hotels with L-15 and L-15 F licenses.
All licensees shall display the “dry day” layout in a conspicuous location on their licensed premises. It was also stated that the relevant license holder’s workplace will be kept closed on dry days.