Is today a dry day in West Bengal?
No(And tomorrow isn't either)
No Dry Day Today in West Bengal
The coast is clear today in West Bengal.
Standard excise operating hours apply for licensed government vends and bars.
No Dry Day Tomorrow in West Bengal
The coast is clear tomorrow in West Bengal.
Dry Days Ahead in West Bengal
Over the next four weeks:
No dry days are scheduled for West Bengal in the next four weeks. Standard licensing rules apply.
Excise Policy & Operational Guidelines
Governed by the West Bengal Department of Excise.
Legal Drinking Age21 years
On-premise & off-premise sales
Retail Vend Hours10:00 AM – 10:30 PM (Off-shops)
Licensed liquor shops
Bar & Restaurant Hours12:00 PM – 12:00 Midnight (Extended up to 02:00 AM in Kolkata nightlife clubs)
Hotels, pubs, and restaurants
Excise Summary
Wholesale distribution handled by West Bengal State Beverages Corporation (BEVCO). Kolkata has very few dry days each year compared to northern states.
Permit & Possession Regulations
No consumer permit required.
Covered Districts & Municipal Areas
KolkataNorth 24 ParganasSouth 24 ParganasHowrahHooghlyDarjeelingPaschim Bardhaman (Asansol)