Is today a dry day in Punjab?
No(And tomorrow isn't either)
No Dry Day Today in Punjab
The coast is clear today in Punjab.
Standard excise operating hours apply for licensed government vends and bars.
No Dry Day Tomorrow in Punjab
The coast is clear tomorrow in Punjab.
Dry Days Ahead in Punjab
Over the next four weeks:
- Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gurpurab)(Religious Festival)24 Nov 2026(State Mandate)
Excise Policy & Operational Guidelines
Governed by the Punjab Department of Excise.
Legal Drinking Age21 years
On-premise & off-premise sales
Retail Vend Hours09:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Licensed liquor shops
Bar & Restaurant Hours11:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight
Hotels, pubs, and restaurants
Excise Summary
Regulated under the Punjab Excise Act. Legal drinking age is 21. Retail vends operate under annual group auction quotas.
Permit & Possession Regulations
No consumer permit required.
Covered Districts & Municipal Areas
LudhianaAmritsarJalandharPatialaSAS Nagar (Mohali)Bathinda