Thursday, November 26, 2026
Are liquor stores open on Thanksgiving 2026?
It depends on the state. On Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2026, liquor stores can open in 19 states and D.C. They're closed in 15 states: by law in Connecticut, Delaware, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas, and the state-run stores close in Idaho, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Utah and Virginia. Stores that may open still set their own hours.
AlabamaNot confirmed
AlaskaNot confirmed
Arizona
Arizona bars liquor sales by off-sale retailers only between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. and has no holiday ban (A.R.S. 4-244).Can open
Arizona bars liquor sales by off-sale retailers only between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. and has no holiday ban (A.R.S. 4-244).Can open
Arkansas
Arkansas's alcohol rules bar sales on Sundays (unless local voters allow them), between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m., and on Christmas Day, but not on Thanksgiving (3 CAR § 3-401).Can open
Arkansas's alcohol rules bar sales on Sundays (unless local voters allow them), between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m., and on Christmas Day, but not on Thanksgiving (3 CAR § 3-401).Can open
California
California allows retail alcohol sales from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. and has no holiday restriction, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control says (Business and Professions Code 25631).Can open
California allows retail alcohol sales from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. and has no holiday restriction, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control says (Business and Professions Code 25631).Can open
ColoradoNot confirmed
Connecticut
Connecticut law bars package stores, and grocery stores that sell beer, from selling on Thanksgiving Day (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 30-91(d)).Closed by law
Connecticut law bars package stores, and grocery stores that sell beer, from selling on Thanksgiving Day (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 30-91(d)).Closed by law
Delaware
Delaware bars off-premises alcohol sales on Thanksgiving, Easter and Christmas (4 Del. C. § 709(b)).Closed by law
Delaware bars off-premises alcohol sales on Thanksgiving, Easter and Christmas (4 Del. C. § 709(b)).Closed by law
District of Columbia
D.C. lets liquor stores (Class A) and grocery stores (Class B) sell from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday and sets no holiday closures, though a store's settlement agreement can limit its hours (D.C. Code § 25-722, in ABCA's August 2022 code book).Can open
D.C. lets liquor stores (Class A) and grocery stores (Class B) sell from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday and sets no holiday closures, though a store's settlement agreement can limit its hours (D.C. Code § 25-722, in ABCA's August 2022 code book).Can open
Florida
Florida bars alcohol sales only between midnight and 7 a.m., unless a county or city ordinance sets other hours, and has no holiday ban (Fla. Stat. 562.14).Can open
Florida bars alcohol sales only between midnight and 7 a.m., unless a county or city ordinance sets other hours, and has no holiday ban (Fla. Stat. 562.14).Can open
GeorgiaNot confirmed
HawaiiNot confirmed
Idaho (state-run stores)
Idaho's state liquor stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26, and the state's contract liquor stores can't sell liquor that day, the Idaho State Liquor Division's holiday page says (the page gives no year, but its dates match 2026).State stores closed
Idaho's state liquor stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26, and the state's contract liquor stores can't sell liquor that day, the Idaho State Liquor Division's holiday page says (the page gives no year, but its dates match 2026).State stores closed
IllinoisNot confirmed
IndianaNot confirmed
IowaNot confirmed
Kansas
Kansas bars retail liquor sales on Thanksgiving Day (K.S.A. 41-712).Closed by law
Kansas bars retail liquor sales on Thanksgiving Day (K.S.A. 41-712).Closed by law
Kentucky
Kentucky's alcohol board lists no holiday closures: state default rules end sales at midnight and bar Sunday sales unless local governments allow them, and local ordinances can set their own rules (KRS 244.290, 244.480).Can open
Kentucky's alcohol board lists no holiday closures: state default rules end sales at midnight and bar Sunday sales unless local governments allow them, and local ordinances can set their own rules (KRS 244.290, 244.480).Can open
LouisianaNot confirmed
Maine
Maine licensees may sell liquor from 5 a.m. on any day until 1 a.m. the next day, and the law sets no holiday closures (28-A M.R.S. § 4). Liquor is sold through agency liquor stores; check your store's holiday hours.Can open
Maine licensees may sell liquor from 5 a.m. on any day until 1 a.m. the next day, and the law sets no holiday closures (28-A M.R.S. § 4). Liquor is sold through agency liquor stores; check your store's holiday hours.Can open
MarylandNot confirmed
Massachusetts
Massachusetts' blue laws bar liquor stores from selling alcohol on Thanksgiving; a bill to make opening optional was still in committee in November 2025, CBS Boston reported.Closed by law
Massachusetts' blue laws bar liquor stores from selling alcohol on Thanksgiving; a bill to make opening optional was still in committee in November 2025, CBS Boston reported.Closed by law
MichiganNot confirmed
Minnesota
Minnesota bars off-sale liquor sales on Thanksgiving Day (Minn. Stat. 340A.504, subd. 4).Closed by law
Minnesota bars off-sale liquor sales on Thanksgiving Day (Minn. Stat. 340A.504, subd. 4).Closed by law
Mississippi
Mississippi package stores may open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and are barred only on Sundays and Christmas Day, the Department of Revenue says. The state is the liquor wholesaler; package stores are privately licensed.Can open
Mississippi package stores may open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and are barred only on Sundays and Christmas Day, the Department of Revenue says. The state is the liquor wholesaler; package stores are privately licensed.Can open
Missouri
Missouri bars liquor sales only between 1:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. on weekdays and has no holiday ban (RSMo 311.290).Can open
Missouri bars liquor sales only between 1:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. on weekdays and has no holiday ban (RSMo 311.290).Can open
Montana
Montana's agency liquor stores may be open between 8 a.m. and 2 a.m. and can open or close at their own discretion, subject to local ordinances; the law sets no holiday closures (MCA 16-2-104).Can open
Montana's agency liquor stores may be open between 8 a.m. and 2 a.m. and can open or close at their own discretion, subject to local ordinances; the law sets no holiday closures (MCA 16-2-104).Can open
NebraskaNot confirmed
NevadaNot confirmed
New Hampshire (state-run stores)
New Hampshire's state-run Liquor & Wine Outlets are open nearly every day of the year except Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, NHPR reported, so they'll be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026.State stores closed
New Hampshire's state-run Liquor & Wine Outlets are open nearly every day of the year except Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, NHPR reported, so they'll be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026.State stores closed
New Jersey
New Jersey's rule bars package liquor sales only before 9 a.m. and after 10 p.m., any day of the week, with no holiday ban; towns can limit hours further, so check your municipality (N.J.A.C. 13:2-38, per the Division of ABC's retail handbook, revised 2015).Can open
New Jersey's rule bars package liquor sales only before 9 a.m. and after 10 p.m., any day of the week, with no holiday ban; towns can limit hours further, so check your municipality (N.J.A.C. 13:2-38, per the Division of ABC's retail handbook, revised 2015).Can open
New MexicoNot confirmed
New York
The State Liquor Authority's hours for liquor and wine stores list no Thanksgiving restriction; in New York County (Manhattan), stores may sell 8 a.m. to midnight on weekdays, and hours vary by county.Can open
The State Liquor Authority's hours for liquor and wine stores list no Thanksgiving restriction; in New York County (Manhattan), stores may sell 8 a.m. to midnight on weekdays, and hours vary by county.Can open
North Carolina (state-run stores)
North Carolina's ABC stores can't open or sell alcohol on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day, the state ABC Commission says.State stores closed
North Carolina's ABC stores can't open or sell alcohol on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day, the state ABC Commission says.State stores closed
North Dakota
North Dakota bars off-sale (liquor store) sales after 2 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day (N.D.C.C. 5-02-05).Closed by law
North Dakota bars off-sale (liquor store) sales after 2 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day (N.D.C.C. 5-02-05).Closed by law
Ohio
Ohio's hours rule bars carryout sales only between 1 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday and sets no holiday closures (Ohio Adm.Code 4301:1-1-49); check your liquor store's holiday hours. The Ohio Division of Liquor Control's own site couldn't be reached.Can open
Ohio's hours rule bars carryout sales only between 1 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday and sets no holiday closures (Ohio Adm.Code 4301:1-1-49); check your liquor store's holiday hours. The Ohio Division of Liquor Control's own site couldn't be reached.Can open
Oklahoma
Oklahoma's retail spirits (liquor) stores must close on Thanksgiving and Christmas, and on Sundays unless the county allows Sunday sales, the ABLE Commission says (37A O.S. § 6-103).Closed by law
Oklahoma's retail spirits (liquor) stores must close on Thanksgiving and Christmas, and on Sundays unless the county allows Sunday sales, the ABLE Commission says (37A O.S. § 6-103).Closed by law
Oregon
Oregon's liquor stores are run by retail sales agents for the state, and OLCC rules make Sunday and holiday openings optional, with stores open no earlier than 7 a.m. and no later than 10 p.m. (OAR 845-015-0140). Check your store's hours.Can open
Oregon's liquor stores are run by retail sales agents for the state, and OLCC rules make Sunday and holiday openings optional, with stores open no earlier than 7 a.m. and no later than 10 p.m. (OAR 845-015-0140). Check your store's hours.Can open
Pennsylvania (state-run stores)
All Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board's holiday schedule says.State stores closed
All Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board's holiday schedule says.State stores closed
Rhode IslandNot confirmed
South Carolina
South Carolina liquor stores may sell from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (S.C. Code 61-6-1500); the state bans liquor sales on Sundays and Christmas Day, not Thanksgiving (S.C. Code 61-6-4160).Can open
South Carolina liquor stores may sell from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (S.C. Code 61-6-1500); the state bans liquor sales on Sundays and Christmas Day, not Thanksgiving (S.C. Code 61-6-4160).Can open
South Dakota
South Dakota bars alcohol sales only between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. (SDCL 35-4-81.2), and Thanksgiving isn't among the days cities and counties may restrict (SDCL 35-4-81).Can open
South Dakota bars alcohol sales only between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. (SDCL 35-4-81.2), and Thanksgiving isn't among the days cities and counties may restrict (SDCL 35-4-81).Can open
Tennessee
Tennessee's retail package (liquor) stores must be closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter, and grocery stores can't sell wine on those days, the Alcoholic Beverage Commission says.Closed by law
Tennessee's retail package (liquor) stores must be closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter, and grocery stores can't sell wine on those days, the Alcoholic Beverage Commission says.Closed by law
Texas
Texas package (liquor) stores may not be open or sell alcohol on Thanksgiving Day, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission says.Closed by law
Texas package (liquor) stores may not be open or sell alcohol on Thanksgiving Day, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission says.Closed by law
Utah (state-run stores)
Utah's state liquor stores may not be open on Sundays or on state or federal legal holidays, so they're closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026 (Utah Code 32B-2-503).State stores closed
Utah's state liquor stores may not be open on Sundays or on state or federal legal holidays, so they're closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026 (Utah Code 32B-2-503).State stores closed
VermontNot confirmed
Virginia (state-run stores)
Virginia ABC closes its stores on Thanksgiving Day "like usual," WTKR reported in 2020. Check Virginia ABC's holiday hours for 2026 before you go.State stores closed
Virginia ABC closes its stores on Thanksgiving Day "like usual," WTKR reported in 2020. Check Virginia ABC's holiday hours for 2026 before you go.State stores closed
Washington
Washington bars liquor sales only between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., and local governments can set later opening or earlier closing hours; there's no holiday ban (WAC 314-11-070).Can open
Washington bars liquor sales only between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., and local governments can set later opening or earlier closing hours; there's no holiday ban (WAC 314-11-070).Can open
West Virginia
West Virginia's retail liquor stores may not sell liquor on Easter Sunday, Christmas Day or between midnight and 6 a.m., so Thanksgiving is allowed (W. Va. Code § 60-3A-18).Can open
West Virginia's retail liquor stores may not sell liquor on Easter Sunday, Christmas Day or between midnight and 6 a.m., so Thanksgiving is allowed (W. Va. Code § 60-3A-18).Can open
Wisconsin
Wisconsin bars retail liquor sales for off-premises use only between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., and municipalities can restrict hours further; the state's retailer guide lists no holiday ban (Department of Revenue Publication 302, February 2025).Can open
Wisconsin bars retail liquor sales for off-premises use only between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., and municipalities can restrict hours further; the state's retailer guide lists no holiday ban (Department of Revenue Publication 302, February 2025).Can open
Wyoming
Wyoming repealed its statewide hours of sale in 2017; local licensing authorities now set hours of operation, and the state's alcohol law has no holiday ban (W.S. 12-5-101). Check local hours.Can open
Wyoming repealed its statewide hours of sale in 2017; local licensing authorities now set hours of operation, and the state's alcohol law has no holiday ban (W.S. 12-5-101). Check local hours.Can open
Not confirmed yet: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, 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 Thanksgiving