drydays / Diwali 2026 / Chennai
Is Diwali 2026 (8 Nov) a dry day in Chennai?
Awaiting official notice. We have not found an official order making Diwali (Sun, 8 Nov 2026) a dry day in Chennai.
No official order from the Tamil Nadu excise department, the district collector or the police commissioner has been published yet for Diwali 2026 in Chennai. Until an order appears, shops in Chennai follow their normal hours. We will update this page if an official notice is published.
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Diwali in Chennai
checked 30 Oct 2026
This page lists a date as dry only when an official source names it: the state excise department, a gazette notification, the district collector or magistrate, or the police commissioner. We do not use news reports as a source.
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Is Diwali 2026 a dry day in Chennai?
Not confirmed. As of 30 Oct 2026, no official order makes Sun, 8 Nov 2026 a dry day in Chennai. No official order from the Tamil Nadu excise department, the district collector or the police commissioner has been published yet for Diwali 2026 in Chennai.
Are liquor shops open in Chennai on Diwali 2026?
Unless an official order is published, liquor shops in Chennai follow their normal hours on 8 Nov. Check this page or the local excise notice closer to the date.
Where is Diwali 2026 an official dry day?
Delhi. The Delhi Excise Department order dated 24.09.2026 lists Sun, 8 Nov 2026 as a dry day.