Is today a dry day in Karnataka?
No(And tomorrow isn't either)
No Dry Day Today in Karnataka
The coast is clear today in Karnataka.
Standard excise operating hours apply for licensed government vends and bars.
No Dry Day Tomorrow in Karnataka
The coast is clear tomorrow in Karnataka.
Dry Days Ahead in Karnataka
Over the next four weeks:
No dry days are scheduled for Karnataka in the next four weeks. Standard licensing rules apply.
Excise Policy & Operational Guidelines
Governed by the Karnataka Department of Excise.
Legal Drinking Age21 years
On-premise & off-premise sales
Retail Vend Hours09:00 AM – 10:30 PM (CL-2 Retail)
Licensed liquor shops
Bar & Restaurant Hours10:00 AM – 01:00 AM (Bengaluru CL-9 / Pubs)
Hotels, pubs, and restaurants
Excise Summary
State wholesale handled by Karnataka State Beverages Corporation Limited (KSBCL). Bengaluru restaurants and pubs with CL-9 or CL-4 licenses operate up to 1:00 AM.
Permit & Possession Regulations
No permit needed for personal consumption.
Covered Districts & Municipal Areas
Bengaluru UrbanBengaluru RuralMysuruMangaluru (Dakshina Kannada)Hubballi-DharwadBelagaviKalaburagi