Wed Oct 02 05:36:22 UTC 2024: ## Maharashtra Dry Day: Gandhi Jayanti, Diwali, and other Festivities

**Mumbai, October 2, 2024:** The Maharashtra Excise Department has announced a series of dry days throughout the month of October to ensure the sanctity of national and religious holidays. This means all liquor shops across the state will remain closed on these dates:

* **October 2, Tuesday:** Gandhi Jayanti
* **October 8, Monday:** Prohibition Week (Maharashtra only)
* **October 17, Thursday:** Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti
* **November 12, Tuesday:** Kartiki Ekadashi
* **November 15, Friday:** Guru Nanak Jayanti

The department has emphasized that these dry days are crucial for maintaining the solemnity of the festive occasions. Violators of the order will face penalties, and no compensation will be provided to liquor license holders for lost sales.

This decision follows similar actions taken in the past to enforce dry days during major celebrations such as Diwali and Guru Nanak Jayanti.

**The department urges the public to respect the order and adhere to the dry days as they are meant to honor these significant events.**

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