Is today a dry day in Maharashtra?
No(And tomorrow isn't either)
No Dry Day Today in Maharashtra
The coast is clear today in Maharashtra.
Standard excise operating hours apply for licensed government vends and bars.
No Dry Day Tomorrow in Maharashtra
The coast is clear tomorrow in Maharashtra.
Dry Days Ahead in Maharashtra
Over the next four weeks:
- Diwali (Deepavali)(Religious Festival)8 Nov 2026(State Mandate)
- Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gurpurab)(Religious Festival)24 Nov 2026(State Mandate)
Excise Policy & Operational Guidelines
Governed by the Maharashtra Department of Excise.
Legal Drinking Age25 years
On-premise & off-premise sales
Retail Vend Hours10:00 AM – 10:30 PM (FL-II Wine shops)
Licensed liquor shops
Bar & Restaurant Hours11:00 AM – 01:30 AM (Mumbai/Thane/Pune permit rooms)
Hotels, pubs, and restaurants
Excise Summary
Legal drinking age is 25 for hard spirits and 21 for beer and mild wine. Under the Bombay Prohibition Act 1949, possessing or consuming liquor officially requires an individual liquor permit. Wardha and Gadchiroli districts enforce complete local prohibition.
Permit & Possession Regulations
Individual drinking permit (daily or lifetime) available online. Possession without permit is subject to penalty under the Bombay Prohibition Act.
Covered Districts & Municipal Areas
Mumbai CityMumbai SuburbanPuneThaneNagpurNashikChhatrapati SambhajinagarSolapurWardha (Dry)Gadchiroli (Dry)