Dry days are designated dates when alcohol sales are banned in a region. These restrictions are usually put in place during key national, religious, or cultural events and during elections to maintain order and avoid disruptions.

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 are round the corner and ahead of the polls, a school holiday has been declared for November 20 and the Maharashtra government has also announced a list of dry days for the state,

Several dry days will be observed in Mumbai and other cities of Maharashtra this month in view of the state assembly elections. The Election Commission of India (EC) has mandated these dry days to ensure orderly voting.