In the capital city of Delhi, liquor shops will remain open during Holi this year. The excise department has clarified that Holi is no longer part of the dry day list. This change was issued in an order by the department on January 15.
With this decision, the sale of alcohol will continue as usual on the day of the festival. According to the excise department, Delhi will only have five dry days this year, during which the sale of alcohol is strictly prohibited.
Liquor Shops to Remain Open on Holi
The dry days include Republic Day, Maha Shivratri, Eid ul-Fitr, Ram Navami, and Mahavir Jayanti. On these five occasions, liquor shops in the capital will be closed.
Source: aajtak
Removing Holi from this list has sparked discussion among people. In the past, liquor prohibition was enforced on Holi too, but not this year.
Only 5 Dry Days Declared in the Capital
The excise department has made it clear that the sale of liquor will only be banned on declared dry days. On the remaining days, licensed shops will operate as per the usual timings. This decision might see normal business activities at markets and liquor shops during Holi.
