Mumbai is often called”the “City of Dreams,” is the capital city of Mumbai, which is located in the Indian state Maharashtra and has several dry days every year.
These days the selling of alcohol is prohibited legally.These days usually coincide with the religious and national holidays as well as certain events that are restricted to the government.
Dry days are of importance for religion and culture in the country, as they allow people to enjoy national holidays and religious festivals with respect and a sense of seriousness.
In addition this time, the goal is to promote responsible drinking and aid in reducing alcohol-related issues within the society.
The year 2025 will be the one in which Mumbai is set to have only 25 days of dry weather during which selling alcohol is prohibited within Mumbai.For special occasions like Gandhi Jayanti, Republic Day or Independence Day, dry days will be observed across the country.
However, for occasions such as Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti and Ganesh Chaturthi, dry day rules will only apply to Mumbai as well as the State of Maharashtra.
Dry Days in Mumbai, Maharashtra for 2025: FULL LIST
January
Date
Festival
January 14
Makar Sankranti
January 26
Republic Day
January 30
Martyrs Day/Shaheed Diwas
February
Date
Festival
February 19
Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
February 23
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
February 26
Maha Shivratri
March
Date
Festival
March 14
Holi
March 31
Eid Ul-Fitr
April
Date
Festival
April 6
Ram Navami
April 10
Mahavir Jayanti
April 14
Ambedkar Jayanti
April 18
Good Friday
May
Date
Festival
May 1
Maharashtra Day
May 12
Buddha Purnima
June
Date
Festival
June 7
Eid-Al Adha
July
Date
Festival
July 6
Muharram & Asadhi Ekadashi
July 10
Guru Purnima
August
Date
Festival
August 15
Independence Day
August 16
Janmashtami
August 27
Ganesh Chaturthi
September
Date
Festival
Spectember 5
September 5
October
Date
Festival
October 2
Gandhi Jayanti & Dussehra
October 20
Diwali
November
Date
Festival
November 5
Guru Nanak Jayanti
December
Date
Festival
December 25
Christmas
Points To Take Note
The list could alter in response to Maharashtra announcements from the Maharashtra government in the coming days.
While the sale of alcohol is prohibited in dry weather, consumption in private is generally permitted.
Disclaimer: We encourage responsible drinking and don’t advocate excessive consumption of alcohol.Make sure you’re legally drinking in your local area and abide by the local laws and rules.Make informed and thoughtful decisions about alcohol that are based on your health and well-being.
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