{
  "id": 4805393,
  "title": "Dry Days In September: From Janmashtami To Anant Chaturdashi, No Alcohol Sales In Mumbai & Maharashtra On These Dates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/dry-days-in-september-from-janmashtami-to-anant-chaturdashi-no",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T06:19:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/dry-days-in-september-anant-chaturdashi-janmashtami"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "September in Maharashtra will be a month of festivals and celebrations, but there are some dry days that restrict alcohol sales. The key dates to remember are September 4, September 14, and September 25. On September 4, also known as Krishna Janmashtami, liquor sales are prohibited in Maharashtra. Ganesh Chaturthi, which begins on September 14, is another dry day when alcohol sales are restricted. The final major dry day in Maharashtra is September 25, coinciding with Anant Chaturdashi and Ganesh Visarjan. During these dry days, liquor shops, wine stores, bars, and pubs may be required to stop selling alcohol, according to local excise orders. It is advised to verify the latest notifications before planning any events on these dates.",
  "summary": "September is set to be a festival-filled month in Maharashtra, with Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi and Anant Chaturdashi bringing major celebrations across the state. However, if you're planning a party, dinner or weekend get-together, there's one thing to keep in mind — certain days in September will be observed as dry days, when alcohol sales are restricted. For Mumbai and Maharashtra, the key…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}