Delhi Limits Liquor Store Hours Amid Student Protests
In light of student protests, the Delhi government has announced that liquor stores will now close at 8 PM on weekends. This decision follows incidents where early closures left many customers frustrated. Typically, these stores operate until 10 PM, but the new regulations aim to address the current unrest surrounding the protests at Jantar Mantar. Read on to learn more about the implications of this decision and the reactions from the public.
| Jul 25, 2026, 08:04 IST
New Restrictions on Liquor Store Hours
New Delhi, July 24 - In response to ongoing student protests, authorities in Delhi have mandated that all liquor stores remain open only until 8 PM throughout the weekend. This decision was communicated by sources on Friday. Many individuals expressed disappointment on Thursday when stores closed earlier than expected, forcing them to leave without purchasing alcohol.
Typically, liquor outlets in Delhi operate until 10 PM. A senior official from the Delhi government stated, “From now on, stores will close at 8 PM during the weekends. This decision was made based on information received from the police regarding the current situation stemming from the protests at Jantar Mantar.”