Delhi NCR

Liquor shops in Delhi to remain open on Holi

Published by
PTI

Liquor shops across the capital will remain open this Holi, as the government has removed the festival from its list of ‘dry days’, a senior excise department official said on Tuesday.

According to an order issued January this year, only the occasions of Republic Day, Maha Shivratri, Id-ul-Fitr, Ram Navami and Mahavir Jayanti will be observed as ‘dry days’ till end of March.

“This Holi, there will be no dry day, and liquor shops will remain open. The closure of shops will be observed as per the order issued in January,” the official said.

Over the past few years, Holi has been among the ‘dry days’ in Delhi.

There are around 750 liquor shops across the capital.

As per the order, license holders “shall not be entitled to any compensation on account of any changes effected in the above list”, and the restriction on liquor sale on dry days above shall not apply to hotels serving liquor to guests.

PTI

Published by
PTI
Tags: delhi

Recent Posts

Delhi BLOs begin home visits to verify documents of voters issued notices under SIR

BLOs are visiting voters’ homes to collect documents and resolve discrepancies, with the EC extending…

September 28, 2026

MCD approves up to 75% rebate on regularisation charges in PM-UDAY colonies

MCD approves up to 75% rebate on four regularisation charges for PM-UDAY colonies, with the…

September 28, 2026

Delhi hospital treats recurrent pacemaker infections with dual-chamber leadless device

The technology eliminates the need for a chest pocket and wires, say doctors at Max…

September 28, 2026

SC takes suo motu cognisance of gang-rape of minor in moving bus in Delhi-NCR

The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of the alleged gang-rape of a 16-year-old in…

September 28, 2026

New UPI charge: Delhi traders consider a return to cash

From October 15, merchants will pay a 0.4% MDR on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000,…

September 28, 2026

Delhi court issues notice in women wrestlers’ appeal against Brij Bhushan’s acquittal

Delhi court issues notice to Brij Bhushan Singh, Vinod Tomar on wrestlers’ appeal against acquittal

September 28, 2026