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Published 16:11 IST, January 15th 2021

Dry days in August 2021: Comprehensive list of no alcohol days in August 2021

Dry days in August 2021 are those days when no alcohol is served. Read on to know about the complete list of dry days in the month of August in 2021.

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For people who love to party and consume alcoholic beverages, getting to know a list of dry days in a month is crucial. Such dry days can be great party spoilers if they are not taken into account. Hence it is very important to know, is today a dry day? This is a very common and frequently asked question.

Also read: Dry Days In Delhi 2021: List Of All The No-alcohol Days In The National Capital In 2021

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Dry days in August can be a huge spoiler for the party-goers. Therefore, you must keep track of the dry days in August beforehand. In this way, you will be able to know about the next dry day in August and then make [lans accordingly with friends and colleagues. 

Also read: Dry Days In Chennai 2021: Full List Of No-alcohol Days In The City

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What does dry day mean? Why is it called a dry day?

A dry day is a special day in the year when no alcohol is sold. On this day, alcohol sales are either banned or prohibited in the country. This means on the next dry day in August, alcohol will not be served by any hotel, club, or restaurant. August dry days list are those days that are either state or Government level holidays and so on. 

Also read: Dry Days In January 2021: A List Of Dry Days And The Occasions On Which They Fall

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List of dry days in August 2021

Is today a dry day? Read this complete list to know more about the August dry days list in 2021 so that you can plan your weekend parties accordingly.

Date Day Festival

August 10, 2021

Tuesday

Muharram

August 15, 2021

Sunday

The Independence Day

August 30, 2021

Monday

Janmashtami

Also read: Dry Days In Gurugram: A List Of All The Dry Days In Gurugram In 2021

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Basic information about consuming alcohol

  • The legal age for alcohol consumption is different in the different states of the country. In Delhi, Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, and Meghalaya, the age is 25 years. However, it is 21 years in Maharashtra. 
  • In states like Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Mizoram, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Pondicherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, eighteen years is the legal drinking age. 
  • Consuming alcohol is illegal in states like Manipur, Gujarat, Bihar, Nagaland, and Lakshadweep.
  • It is a criminal offense to drink and drive under the influence of alcohol.
  • An individual must carry a valid ID proof when going to a place where alcohol is consumed and served. 

16:11 IST, January 15th 2021