Dry Days In Delhi: Complete List Of Liquor Shop Closures In April, May, And June

Liquor shops in Delhi will remain closed on April 18 due to Good Friday, as per an official notice from the Delhi government. The closure is part of the dry days, which include other significant holidays such as Buddha Purnima and Eid-ul-Zuha. This dry day rule is enforced under Rule 52 of the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, and applies to all licensed liquor shops across Delhi, including those in conspicuous places.

Dry Days In April 2025

• April 6: Ram Navami
• April 10: Mahavir Jayanti
• April 18: Good Friday

Dry Days In May 2025

• May 12: Buddha Purnima

Dry Days In June 2025

• June 6: Eid-ul-Zuha

During these days, the sale and serving of alcohol will be prohibited.

Liquor sales are a significant source of revenue for Delhi, with the state collecting more than Rs 5,000 crore in taxes from alcohol sales in the 2024-25 fiscal year. The city sold nearly 6 lakh litres of alcohol per day in the previous fiscal year, amounting to 21.27 crore litres in total.

In addition to the tax revenue, the Delhi government's handling of the liquor policy has been a subject of controversy. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, led by Arvind Kejriwal, faced allegations related to a liquor policy scam, which became a prominent issue in the 2025 Delhi elections. Despite these challenges, the sale of alcohol remains a crucial part of the city's economy, contributing significantly to its financial resources.