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November is around the corner, and you might have many opportunities to party and celebrate as the month brings festive vibes and social gatherings. However, you must also adhere to dry days. These are specific dates when the sale of alcohol is restricted to respect cultural, religious, and national observances. Knowing these dates helps you plan your social engagements so you don’t face unexpected closures or restrictions on alcohol. Here’s everything you must know about dry days this November 2025.
In India, a dry day is a specific day when the sale of alcohol is prohibited by law. These days are strictly observed to maintain law and order on election days and to show respect for religious and national holidays.
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The election days, Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15), and Gandhi Jayanti (October 2) are some of the common dry days in India. On such days sale of alcohol in bars, liquor shops, and restaurants is prohibited, although there are some exceptions like the 5-star hotels.
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This November, there are several religiously significant days, but not all of them are dry days. There are only three days that are designated as dry days in November, and they are as follows:
November 1, 2025
Kartiki Ekadashi, also known as Dev Uthani Ekadashi or Prabodhini Ekadashi and this year it will be observed on November 1. Due to its religious significance, Kartiki Ekadashi is observed as a dry day in India. It is an important Hindu fasting day which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Dry days are declared on such days in order to maintain the spiritual atmosphere and purity of such occasions. States like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and others commonly observe dry days on Kartiki Ekadashi to respect the religious sanctity.
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November 5, 2025
November 5, 2025, marks Guru Nanak Jayanti in India and is observed as a dry day. It is the birth anniversary of the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak. This religious day is observed with reverence and respect, and hence it is declared a dry day to uphold religious and cultural values. This day is observed as a dry day in multiple states, including Delhi and Maharashtra, where the sale of alcohol is banned on such religious days.
November 24, 2025
November 24, 2025, is observed as a dry day in India, observing Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas. It is the martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru. This day holds great religious significance, especially for the Sikh community. On this day, dry day rules are observed to maintain the purity and respect of the occasion.
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The sale and public service of alcohol in India is banned on dry days. This includes local people and foreigners. However, some exceptions must be noted.
Some bars, especially in Mumbai, serve alcohol only to foreign nationals on dry days. These foreigners must show their passports as proof of nationality, and only then will they be served alcohol on these days.
Depending on local laws and pemissions some 5-star hotels and clubs might serve alcohol to foreign guests.
Remember that only three days will be observed as dry days in November. Now that you have the list of dry days in November handy, make sure that you plan your celebrations according to it. So go ahead and stock up in advance and party responsibly.
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