Updated December 31st, 2019 at 17:58 IST

Dry days in Delhi 2020: List of no-alcohol days in the capital city in 2020

Dry days in Delhi 2020 is when alcohol is not served for the entire day. Check out the complete list of month-wise distribution of dry days in the capital city.

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Dry days can turn into a big party spoiler alert. Dry days in metropolitan cities can be a big deal as the lifestyle in these cities comprises of hectic schedules and chilled out weekends. Here, alcohol consumption is said to be more as compared to that of other cities. Delhi is one of the party capitals of India and dry days in Delhi can spoil many plans. Therefore, it is better to have knowledge about the dry days in Delhi in 2020 so that you have amazing parties throughout the year. 

What is a dry day and why is it declared so?

A dry day is a specific day in a calendar year when the sales of alcohol are banned. This includes every club and restaurants where alcohol is served in the city. These days can be any Government holiday or state-level holidays due to elections, etc. 

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List of dry days in Delhi in 2020

DateDayFestival
January 15, 2020WednesdayMakar Sankranti
January 26, 2020SundayRepublic Day
February 21, 2020FridayMaha Shivratri
March 10, 2020TuesdayHoli
April 2, 2020ThursdayRam Navmi
April 6, 2020MondayMahavir Jayanti
April 10, 2020FridayGood Friday
May 1, 2020FridayMaharashtra Day
May 7, 2020ThursdayBuddha Purnima
May 24, 2020SundayEid Ul-Fitr
July 31, 2020FridayBakra Eid
August 11, 2020TuesdayJanamashtmi
August 15, 2020SaturdayIndependence Day
August 30, 2020SundayMuharram
October 2, 2020FridayGandhi Jayanti
October 25, 2020SundayVijay Dashmi
October 30, 2020FridayEid-e-Milad 
November 14, 2020SaturdayDiwali
November 30, 2020MondayGuru Nanak Jayanti
December 25, 2020FridayChristmas

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Basic information about alcohol consumption

  • The legal age of drinking alcohol in Delhi is 25 years. 
  • Drinking and driving is strictly prohibited. It is counted as a criminal offence. 
  • Always carry ID proof when visiting a place where alcohol is served and consumed. 

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Published December 31st, 2019 at 17:58 IST