Tamil Nadu Dry Day Alert: Bars, Liquor & TASMAC Shops Closed For 2 Days This Week?

Is there a ban on the sale of liquor in Tamil Nadu for two days this week? Well, tipplers will have to plan ahead as all TASMAC retail liquor outlets across the state will remain closed on Friday, August 15, for Independence Day.

Alcohol Sale Ban On Independence Day

Although there has been no official announcement yet this year about an alcohol sales ban, August 15 is traditionally one of the eight designated dry days in Tamil Nadu when TASMAC outlets stay shut. Tourists who come to Chennai and other parts of the state should take note that the sale of alchol is banned in the state on this date.

District Collectors instruct district managers to ensure strict compliance with the dry day order.

Last year, the authorities had warned of stern action against outlets found violating the Independence Day closure, and the ban had extended to private bars and hotels as well.

Some online reports have claimed that the shops would also be closed the following day, August 16, for Krishna Jayanthi, leading to back-to-back holidays. However, officials have clarified that while Krishna Jayanthi is a public holiday for government offices, it is not usually a dry day for liquor shops, and no such closure order has been issued this year.

TASMAC Dry Days in Tamil Nadu

Thiruvalluvar Day (January 15 or 16)

Republic Day (January 26)

Mahavir Jayanti (March/April, date varies)

May Day (May 1)

Independence Day (August 15)

Gandhi Jayanti (October 2)

Milad-un-Nabi (date varies)

Vallalar Ninaivu Naal (date varies)

In addition, TASMAC outlets remain closed during elections and vote-counting days within respective constituencies.