December 2025 Dry Days: Know the dates and states where alcohol won’t be sold

As December approaches, many states have declared dry days during which alcohol sales and consumption will be restricted.

These measures, taken in accordance with local tax rules and election regulations, aim to ensure that elections are held regularly and peacefully.

Also, Christmas is celebrated as a dry day in many parts of India.

Delhi Liquor Shops To Be Closed Due To MCD By Polls

Liquor outlets in 12 areas of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will remain closed for six days from November 28 to December 3 ahead of the upcoming MCD by-elections.

These closures were declared under the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010 to avoid any election-related confusion.

Mumbai Had Two Dry Days in December

In Mumbai, the excise department has declared two dry days this month. The first dry day is on December 6 to celebrate Mahaparinirvan Diwas, the death anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar. The second is Christmas Day, December 25, which is celebrated as a dry day throughout the country. On these days, the sale or service of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in all liquor stores, bars, pubs and restaurants.

Kerala Declares Dry Days for Local Elections

Kerala will experience many dry days in December due to local elections. The first restrictions will be in effect in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam districts from 6 pm on December 7 till the end of polls on December 9.

Polling in other districts including Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod will be held on December 11.

Dry days in these regions will start from 18:00 on December 9 and will last until the end of the polls on December 11.

In addition, December 13, the counting day, was declared a dry day throughout the state. These restrictions will also apply in the event of a re-vote to ensure a fair and peaceful election process.

Important Dates to Pay Attention to:

Delhi: 28 November – 3 December
Mumbai: 6 December (Dr BR Ambedkar Mahaparinirvan Diwas), 25 December (Christmas)
Kerala: 7–9 December (Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam), 9–11 December (Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod), 13 December (state-wide counting day)

These dry day celebrations aim to maintain public order and preserve electoral integrity by respecting cultural and national events.