Updated December 31st, 2019 at 15:22 IST

Dry days in Mumbai 2020: Full month-wise list when alcohol will not be available

Dry days in Mumbai 2020: There are several Government holidays as well as state holidays on which dry days are declared. Here is a list of all dry days.

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A new year is about to start soon and the first thing that crosses any individual's mind is the holidays. Sometimes we sit with a calendar to know about the list of holidays in the year. We live in a generation where we have hectic office schedules and all we need is holidays. It also implies that we need to know about the dry days as while hanging out with pals, there shouldn't be a moment where you need to cancel plans because of dry days. Mumbai is one of those places where there is a huge trend of partying and also alcohol consumption stakes are known to be high. Therefore, it is significant to know about the dry days in Mumbai in 2020. 

What is a dry day?

Dry Day is a particular day when the sales of alcohol are banned. This can be due to a government holiday or in a particular state it can be due to a festival or important event. There are two types of dry days. That is National dry day or State level dry day. Dry days may also be declared during state council elections.

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List of dry days in Mumbai 2020

DateFestival
January 
January 15, 2020 Makar Sakranti
January 26, 2020 Republic Day
January 30, 2020 Shaheed Diwas( Mahatma Gandhi Death Anniversary)
February 
February 18, 2020

Swami Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti

February 19, 2020

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

February 21, 2020

Maha Shivratri

March 
March 10, 2020Holi
April  
April 2, 2020Ramnavmi
April 6, 2020Mahavir Jayanti
April 10, 2020Good Friday
May 
May 1, 2020Maharashtra Day
May 7, 2020Buddha Purnima
May 25, 2020Eid-Ul-Fitr
July 
July 1, 2020Ashadi Ekadashi
July 31, 2020Bakri Eid
August 
August 12, 2020Janamashtmi
August 15, 2020Independence Day
August 21, 2020Ganesh Chaturthi 
August 29, 2020Muharram
September 
September 1, 2020Ganesh Visarjan
October 
October 2, 2020Gandhi Jayanti
October 8, 2020Alcohol Prohibition Week
October 25, 2020Dussehra
October 31, 2020Valmiki Jayanti
November 
November 25Kartik Ekadashi
November 30Guru Nanak Jayanti

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Some basic information about alcohol consumption

  • The legal age for liquor consumption is 21 years. However, the legal age in Mumbai for hard liquor is 25 years. 
  • Drink and drive is not allowed and it is a serious offense according to the rules of the Government. 
  • It is always advised to carry a photo ID when you visit a club where alcohol consumption is permitted.

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Published December 31st, 2019 at 15:22 IST