drydays / Diwali 2026 / Pune
Is Diwali 2026 (8 Nov) a dry day in Pune?
Awaiting official notice. We have not found an official order making Diwali (Sun, 8 Nov 2026) a dry day in Pune.
Maharashtra State Excise's standing list of dry days for retail licensees does not include Diwali. Collectors can add dry days for special occasions after giving at least 7 days' notice in the official Gazette, and we have not found such a notice for 8 Nov in Pune. Until an order appears, shops in Pune follow their normal hours. We will update this page if an official notice is published.
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Diwali in Pune
checked 30 Oct 2026
official source: Maharashtra State Excise: standing list of dry days for retail licensees (official site, archived copy)
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 Pune?
Not confirmed. As of 30 Oct 2026, no official order makes Sun, 8 Nov 2026 a dry day in Pune. Maharashtra State Excise's standing list of dry days for retail licensees does not include Diwali. Collectors can add dry days for special occasions after giving at least 7 days' notice in the official Gazette, and we have not found such a notice for 8 Nov in Pune.
Are liquor shops open in Pune on Diwali 2026?
Unless an official order is published, liquor shops in Pune 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.