Published 10:11 IST, December 21st 2020
Dry Days in Kolkata in 2021: A list of 'No-Alcohol days' in the city
Dry days in Kolkata in 2021: Mostly observed on major festivals occasions such as Republic Day and Independence Day, dry days are known as no-alcohol days
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A New Year is about to start soon, and we live in a generation where our days are hectic and nights are often tiresome. Thus, by this time of the year, the first thing we think about is holidays. It also implies that we know the number of dry days as we plan to hang around with our pals. Every year, the government declares a few specific days as dry days. On a dry day, liquor shops remain closed. Hence, to avoid any last-minute disappointments in the upcoming year, here is a list of dry days in Kolkata. Take a look of the list here and make your plans accordingly.
List of dry days in Kolkata 2021
January-
- January 14: Makar Sankranti
- January 26: Republic Day
- January 30: Mahatma Gandhi Death Anniversary, aka Shaheed Diwas
February-
- February 19: Chhatrapati Shivaji Mahavir Jayanti
- February 27: Guru Nanak Jayanti
March-
- March 8: Swami Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
- March 11: Maha Shivratri
- March 29: Holi
April-
- April 2: Good Friday
- April 14: Ambedkar Jayanti
- April 21: Ram Navami
- April 25: Mahavir Jayanti
May-
- May 12: Eid Ul Fitr (begins)
- May 13: Eid Ul Fitr (ends)
June & July-
- Have a blast in June and July as there aren't any dry days in these months in Kolkata in the upcoming year.
August-
- August 10: Muharram
- August 15: Independence Day
- August 30: Janmashtami
September-
- September 10: Ganesh Chaturthi
October-
- October 2: Gandhi Jayanti
- October 8: Prohibition Week (Maharashtra)
- October 15: Dussehra
- October 18: Eid-e-Milad
- October 20: Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
November-
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November 4: Diwali
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November 14: Kartik Ekadashi
- November 19: Guru Nanak Jayanti
December-
- December 25: Christmas
Some basic information about alcohol consumption in our country
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The legal age for liquor consumption is 21 years. However, the legal age in Kolkata for hard liquor is 25 years.
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Drink and drive is not allowed, and it is a serious offense according to the rules of the Government.
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It is always advised to carry a photo ID when you visit a club where alcohol consumption is permitted.
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10:11 IST, December 21st 2020