Friday, December 25, 2026
Are liquor stores open on Christmas 2026?
It depends on the state. On Christmas, Friday, December 25, 2026, liquor stores can open in 16 states and D.C. They're closed in 19 states: by law in Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia, and the state-run stores close in Idaho, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Utah and Virginia. In Michigan and South Dakota it depends on the store or local rules. Stores that may open still set their own hours.
AlabamaNot confirmed
AlaskaNot confirmed
Arizona
No holiday ban: Arizona bars off-sale liquor sales only between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. (A.R.S. 4-244).Can open
No holiday ban: Arizona bars off-sale liquor sales only between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. (A.R.S. 4-244).Can open
Arkansas
Liquor sales are prohibited on Christmas Day in Arkansas, so stores can't sell on Friday, Dec. 25, 2026 (3 CAR § 3-401).Closed by law
Liquor sales are prohibited on Christmas Day in Arkansas, so stores can't sell on Friday, Dec. 25, 2026 (3 CAR § 3-401).Closed by law
California
No holiday restriction: California allows retail sales from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day (Business and Professions Code 25631).Can open
No holiday restriction: California allows retail sales from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day (Business and Professions Code 25631).Can open
Colorado
A 2024 law (SB 24-231) allows alcohol sales on Christmas Day in Colorado, so liquor stores may open on Friday, Dec. 25, 2026.Can open
A 2024 law (SB 24-231) allows alcohol sales on Christmas Day in Colorado, so liquor stores may open on Friday, Dec. 25, 2026.Can open
Connecticut
Package stores and grocery stores can't sell alcohol on Christmas (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 30-91(d)).Closed by law
Package stores and grocery stores can't sell alcohol on Christmas (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 30-91(d)).Closed by law
Delaware
Off-premises sales are banned on Christmas (4 Del. C. § 709(b)).Closed by law
Off-premises sales are banned on Christmas (4 Del. C. § 709(b)).Closed by law
District of Columbia
No holiday closure: off-premises stores may sell 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and the same hours apply on Dec. 24 and 31 (D.C. Code § 25-722).Can open
No holiday closure: off-premises stores may sell 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and the same hours apply on Dec. 24 and 31 (D.C. Code § 25-722).Can open
Florida
No state holiday ban; the midnight-to-7 a.m. limit applies unless local ordinances set other hours (Fla. Stat. 562.14).Can open
No state holiday ban; the midnight-to-7 a.m. limit applies unless local ordinances set other hours (Fla. Stat. 562.14).Can open
GeorgiaNot confirmed
HawaiiNot confirmed
Idaho (state-run stores)
State liquor stores are closed on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, and contract stores can't sell liquor; on Christmas Eve state stores are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Idaho State Liquor Division says.State stores closed
State liquor stores are closed on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, and contract stores can't sell liquor; on Christmas Eve state stores are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Idaho State Liquor Division says.State stores closed
IllinoisNot confirmed
Indiana
Indiana has allowed alcohol sales on Christmas since 2015, the General Assembly's Alcohol Code Revision Commission noted in 2017, so stores may sell on Friday, Dec. 25, 2026.Can open
Indiana has allowed alcohol sales on Christmas since 2015, the General Assembly's Alcohol Code Revision Commission noted in 2017, so stores may sell on Friday, Dec. 25, 2026.Can open
IowaNot confirmed
Kansas
Kansas bars retail liquor sales on Christmas Day (K.S.A. 41-712).Closed by law
Kansas bars retail liquor sales on Christmas Day (K.S.A. 41-712).Closed by law
Kentucky
No state holiday closure; the state's default midnight end time applies, and local ordinances can be stricter (KRS 244.290, 244.480).Can open
No state holiday closure; the state's default midnight end time applies, and local ordinances can be stricter (KRS 244.290, 244.480).Can open
LouisianaNot confirmed
Maine
No holiday closure in Maine law: sales are allowed from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. every day (28-A M.R.S. § 4).Can open
No holiday closure in Maine law: sales are allowed from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. every day (28-A M.R.S. § 4).Can open
MarylandNot confirmed
Massachusetts
Liquor stores can't sell on Christmas Day either: Massachusetts retailers can sell alcohol 363 days a year, all but Thanksgiving and Christmas, WBUR reported.Closed by law
Liquor stores can't sell on Christmas Day either: Massachusetts retailers can sell alcohol 363 days a year, all but Thanksgiving and Christmas, WBUR reported.Closed by law
Michigan
Since a 2010 law, Michigan stores can sell alcohol on Christmas Eve until 11:59 p.m. and on Christmas Day after noon, though local communities can keep a Christmas ban, CBS Detroit reported.Depends
Since a 2010 law, Michigan stores can sell alcohol on Christmas Eve until 11:59 p.m. and on Christmas Day after noon, though local communities can keep a Christmas ban, CBS Detroit reported.Depends
Minnesota
Off-sale liquor sales are banned on Christmas Day and after 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve (Minn. Stat. 340A.504, subd. 4).Closed by law
Off-sale liquor sales are banned on Christmas Day and after 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve (Minn. Stat. 340A.504, subd. 4).Closed by law
Mississippi
Package stores can't open on Christmas Day, the Mississippi Department of Revenue says.Closed by law
Package stores can't open on Christmas Day, the Mississippi Department of Revenue says.Closed by law
Missouri
No holiday ban: Missouri bars sales only between 1:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. on weekdays (RSMo 311.290).Can open
No holiday ban: Missouri bars sales only between 1:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. on weekdays (RSMo 311.290).Can open
Montana
No holiday closure in Montana law; each agency liquor store decides whether to open (MCA 16-2-104).Can open
No holiday closure in Montana law; each agency liquor store decides whether to open (MCA 16-2-104).Can open
NebraskaNot confirmed
NevadaNot confirmed
New Hampshire (state-run stores)
The state's Liquor & Wine Outlets close on Christmas Day, NHPR reported.State stores closed
The state's Liquor & Wine Outlets close on Christmas Day, NHPR reported.State stores closed
New Jersey
No state holiday ban; package liquor may be sold 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. unless your town limits hours further (N.J.A.C. 13:2-38).Can open
No state holiday ban; package liquor may be sold 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. unless your town limits hours further (N.J.A.C. 13:2-38).Can open
New MexicoNot confirmed
New York
The State Liquor Authority says normal hours apply to liquor and wine stores on Christmas Day; in New York County that means 8 a.m. to midnight on a weekday such as Friday, Dec. 25, 2026.Can open
The State Liquor Authority says normal hours apply to liquor and wine stores on Christmas Day; in New York County that means 8 a.m. to midnight on a weekday such as Friday, Dec. 25, 2026.Can open
North Carolina (state-run stores)
ABC stores can't open on Christmas Day, the state ABC Commission says.State stores closed
ABC stores can't open on Christmas Day, the state ABC Commission says.State stores closed
North Dakota
Alcohol can't be sold on Christmas Day or after 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve (N.D.C.C. 5-02-05).Closed by law
Alcohol can't be sold on Christmas Day or after 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve (N.D.C.C. 5-02-05).Closed by law
Ohio
No holiday closure in Ohio's hours rule (Ohio Adm.Code 4301:1-1-49); check your liquor store's hours for Friday, Dec. 25, 2026.Can open
No holiday closure in Ohio's hours rule (Ohio Adm.Code 4301:1-1-49); check your liquor store's hours for Friday, Dec. 25, 2026.Can open
Oklahoma
Liquor stores must close on Christmas, the ABLE Commission says (37A O.S. § 6-103).Closed by law
Liquor stores must close on Christmas, the ABLE Commission says (37A O.S. § 6-103).Closed by law
Oregon
Holiday openings are optional for Oregon's liquor stores (OAR 845-015-0140); check your store's hours for Friday, Dec. 25, 2026.Can open
Holiday openings are optional for Oregon's liquor stores (OAR 845-015-0140); check your store's hours for Friday, Dec. 25, 2026.Can open
Pennsylvania (state-run stores)
All Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores will be closed on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, 2026, and will close by 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, the PLCB says.State stores closed
All Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores will be closed on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, 2026, and will close by 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, the PLCB says.State stores closed
Rhode IslandNot confirmed
South Carolina
It's unlawful to sell liquor on Christmas Day in South Carolina (S.C. Code 61-6-4160).Closed by law
It's unlawful to sell liquor on Christmas Day in South Carolina (S.C. Code 61-6-4160).Closed by law
South Dakota
State law allows Christmas Day sales, but any city or county may prohibit or restrict alcohol sales on Christmas Day by ordinance (SDCL 35-4-81).Depends
State law allows Christmas Day sales, but any city or county may prohibit or restrict alcohol sales on Christmas Day by ordinance (SDCL 35-4-81).Depends
Tennessee
Package stores must be closed on Christmas, and grocery stores can't sell wine that day, the Alcoholic Beverage Commission says.Closed by law
Package stores must be closed on Christmas, and grocery stores can't sell wine that day, the Alcoholic Beverage Commission says.Closed by law
Texas
Package stores may not be open on Christmas Day; when Christmas falls on a Sunday they also close the next Monday, which doesn't apply in 2026 (Christmas is a Friday), TABC says.Closed by law
Package stores may not be open on Christmas Day; when Christmas falls on a Sunday they also close the next Monday, which doesn't apply in 2026 (Christmas is a Friday), TABC says.Closed by law
Utah (state-run stores)
State liquor stores are closed on Christmas Day, a federal and state holiday (Utah Code 32B-2-503).State stores closed
State liquor stores are closed on Christmas Day, a federal and state holiday (Utah Code 32B-2-503).State stores closed
VermontNot confirmed
Virginia (state-run stores)
Virginia ABC stores stay closed on Christmas Day and close early on Christmas Eve, WTKR reported; the 2026 schedule couldn't be checked.State stores closed
Virginia ABC stores stay closed on Christmas Day and close early on Christmas Eve, WTKR reported; the 2026 schedule couldn't be checked.State stores closed
Washington
No holiday ban: Washington bars sales only between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. (WAC 314-11-070).Can open
No holiday ban: Washington bars sales only between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. (WAC 314-11-070).Can open
West Virginia
Retail liquor licensees may not sell liquor on Christmas Day, though wine can be sold as another section allows (W. Va. Code § 60-3A-18).Closed by law
Retail liquor licensees may not sell liquor on Christmas Day, though wine can be sold as another section allows (W. Va. Code § 60-3A-18).Closed by law
Wisconsin
No state holiday ban; liquor stores may sell from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. unless your municipality restricts hours (Publication 302).Can open
No state holiday ban; liquor stores may sell from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. unless your municipality restricts hours (Publication 302).Can open
Wyoming
No statewide holiday ban; local licensing authorities set hours of operation (W.S. 12-5-101).Can open
No statewide holiday ban; local licensing authorities set hours of operation (W.S. 12-5-101).Can open
Not confirmed yet: Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Rhode Island and Vermont. Check with the state's alcohol board or your local store.
Other holidays
From state statutes and alcohol boards, checked October 15, 2026. Bars and restaurants follow different rules, and local laws can be stricter. What's open on Christmas