Delhi Liquor Shops to Close on Key Holidays in October and November
The liquor shops across New Delhi will be closed for six days in the upcoming months of October and November, as announced by the excise department of the Delhi government. These closures coincide with important national holidays and religious festivals.
Closure Dates
According to the government of the national capital territory of Delhi, the liquor shops will be shut on the following dates:
| Date | Occasion |
|---|---|
| October 2 | Gandhi Jayanti |
| October 12 | Vijaya Dashami |
| October 17 | Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti |
| October 31 | Diwali |
| November 15 | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| November 24 | Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas |
Additional Information
The excise department clarified that no compensation will be provided to licensees for the suspension of liquor sales during these dry days. However, hotels with L-15 and L-15F licenses can still serve liquor to residents. Licensees are required to display this order prominently at their premises, and their business premises must remain closed on these dry days.
Doubts Revealed
Liquor Shops -: These are stores where people can buy alcoholic drinks like beer, wine, and whiskey.
Delhi Government -: This is the group of people who make rules and decisions for the city of Delhi.
National Holidays -: These are special days when the whole country celebrates or remembers something important, like Independence Day.
Religious Festivals -: These are special days when people celebrate events related to their religion, like Diwali or Eid.
Dry Days -: These are days when liquor shops are not allowed to sell alcohol.
Licensees -: These are people or businesses that have permission from the government to sell alcohol.
Hotels with specific licenses -: These are hotels that have special permission to serve alcohol to their guests even on dry days.
Prominently -: This means in a way that is easily seen or noticed.
