drydays / Diwali 2026 / Ahmedabad
Is Diwali 2026 (8 Nov) a dry day in Ahmedabad?
Yes, every day. Ahmedabad is in Gujarat, which has total prohibition.
Gujarat has had prohibition since 1960 under the Gujarat Prohibition Act, so Diwali (Sun, 8 Nov 2026) is no different from any other day. There are permit-based exceptions, but no liquor shops are open to the general public.
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Is Diwali 2026 a dry day in Ahmedabad?
Gujarat has had prohibition since 1960 under the Gujarat Prohibition Act, so Diwali (Sun, 8 Nov 2026) is no different from any other day. There are permit-based exceptions, but no liquor shops are open to the general public.
Are liquor shops open in Ahmedabad on Diwali 2026?
No. Gujarat has no liquor shops open to the general public on any day. There are permit-based exceptions.