Delhi Will Have Only 3 Official Dry Days in 2022

A cause of irritation for many across the country, dry days, are followed by a select few countries. The days call for no sale of alcohol in any establishment, owing to their special nature.

However, as a welcome policy change, the Delhi government has reduced the number of dry days from 21 to three – Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti. Previously, birth anniversaries of famous national leaders and various religious holidays constituted the 21 dry days. These included Holi, Diwali, Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti, Eid-Ul-Zuha, Good Friday, and more.

“This is indeed a very welcome step, befitting a modern city of international nature that Delhi is. Such high number of dry days in Delhi made little sense, especially as the neighbouring states have no such limitations.”

— Vinod Giri, Director-General, Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC)

The order that declared this decision also notes that the government may declare additional dry days (apart from the three official ones) if required.

As the concept of dry days remains in contention among many Indians, especially the youth. The Delhi government’s move is welcomed wholeheartedly even though it may have garnered criticism from other leading national political parties.

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