Dry Quest
Guide
Alcohol-free challenges through the year
There’s a group challenge for almost every season. Joining one gives you company and a clear start and finish. Here are the best-known ones.
Updated October 15, 2026 · By the Dry Quest team
January: Dry January
The best-known challenge, run by the UK charity Alcohol Change UK and now taken up worldwide. A fresh start after the holidays. Our week-by-week plan helps you prepare.
February: Dry Feb
A Canadian Cancer Society fundraiser that asks people to go alcohol-free for the shortest month. Good if January was too busy.
July: Dry July
Started in Australia as a fundraiser for people affected by cancer, and now a popular mid-year reset elsewhere. See Dry July with Dry Quest.
October: Sober October
A fall reset before the holiday season. In the UK, Macmillan Cancer Support runs it as Go Sober for October. See Sober October with Dry Quest.
Anytime challenges
- 7 days: a quick reset. Try our 7-day challenge.
- Dry weeknights: no drinking Monday to Thursday.
- Before a big event: a few weeks off before a race, wedding or trip.
- After the holidays: a reset after a heavy season. See drinking less over the holidays.
Doing it with an app
Dry Quest works for any of these: pick a quest from 3 to 31 days and start whenever you like. For other options, see our lists of the best Dry January apps and best Sober October apps.
Quick answers
What alcohol-free challenges are there?
The best known are Dry January, Dry Feb in Canada, Dry July and Sober October, plus anytime challenges like a week off or dry weeknights.
Who runs Dry January?
Dry January is run by the UK charity Alcohol Change UK.
What is Dry July?
A month-long alcohol-free challenge that started in Australia to raise money for people affected by cancer.
Can I do an alcohol-free challenge at any time?
Yes. Pick any start date and a length from a few days to a month.
Start a challenge any day
Dry Quest has quests from 3 to 31 days. Free on iPhone and Android.