If you're someone who likes to plan their celebrations or social gatherings around a glass of your favorite drink, knowing dry days in advance can save you from last-minute surprises.
Dry days are specific dates when the sale of alcohol is prohibited in Maharashtra due to religious, national, or cultural significance.
Here’s a month-wise breakdown of dry days in Maharashtra for the year 2025 to help you plan better.
| Month | Dry Days & Reasons |
|---|---|
| January |
14 Jan – Makar Sankranti 26 Jan – Republic Day 30 Jan – Shaheed Diwas |
| February |
19 Feb – Shivaji Jayanti 23 Feb – Swami Dayanand Jayanti 26 Feb – Shivratri |
| March |
14 Mar – Holi 31 Mar – Eid ul-Fitr |
| April |
6 Apr – Ram Navami 10 Apr – Mahavir Jayanti 14 Apr – Ambedkar Jayanti 18 Apr – Good Friday |
| May |
1 May – Maharashtra Day 12 May – Buddha Purnima |
| June | 7 Jun – Bakrid (Eid-al-Adha) |
| July |
6 Jul – Ashadi Ekadashi & Muharram 10 Jul – Guru Purnima |
| August |
15 Aug – Independence Day 16 Aug – Janmashtami 27 Aug – Ganesh Chaturthi |
| September |
5 Sep – Eid-e-Milad 6 Sep – Anant Chaturdashi |
| October |
2 Oct – Gandhi Jayanti & Dussehra 7 Oct – Valmiki Jayanti 8 Oct – Prohibition Week |
| November |
1 Nov – Kartiki Ekadashi 5 Nov – Guru Nanak Jayanti 24 Nov – Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas |
| December | 25 Dec – Christmas |
