Are liquor stores open on Christmas 2026?
Friday, December 25, 2026
North Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, and Pennsylvania are closed. Utah state liquor stores are closed. Idaho stores can't sell liquor. Oregon and Montana leave it to the store. Montgomery County, Maryland, and Vermont haven't posted hours.
| State | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | Closed | G.S. 18B-802(b), checked Oct 27, 2026 |
| Utah | State stores closed | Utah Code 63G-1-301 and 32B-2-503(5), checked Oct 27, 2026 |
| Virginia | Closed | Code of Virginia § 4.1-120, checked Oct 28, 2026 |
| Montgomery County, MD | Not posted yet | Montgomery County ABS store hours page, checked Oct 29, 2026 |
| Alabama | Closed | ABC Board holiday hours page, checked Oct 29, 2026 |
| Idaho | No liquor sales | ISLD holiday store hours, checked Oct 28, 2026 |
| Oregon | Up to the store | OLCC liquor store map page, checked Oct 28, 2026 |
| Montana | Up to the store | Montana Department of Revenue agency store guide, checked Oct 29, 2026 |
| Vermont | Not posted yet | 802Spirits store list, checked Oct 29, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania | Closed | PLCB holiday hours, checked Oct 28, 2026 |
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Pennsylvania stores close by 6 PM. Alabama stores are open 8 AM to 4 PM. Idaho state stores are open 10 AM to 6 PM, and contract stores may be open.
Source: PLCB holiday hours, checked Oct 28, 2026; ABC Board holiday hours page, checked Oct 29, 2026; ISLD holiday store hours, checked Oct 28, 2026 .
Common questions
Are liquor stores open on Christmas 2026?
North Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, and Pennsylvania are closed. Utah state liquor stores are closed. Idaho stores can't sell liquor. Oregon and Montana leave it to the store. Montgomery County, Maryland, and Vermont haven't posted hours.
Are ABC stores open on Christmas?
North Carolina, Virginia, and Alabama ABC stores are closed.
Are Pennsylvania liquor stores open on Christmas?
No. Every Fine Wine & Good Spirits store is closed on Friday, December 25, 2026. Source: PLCB holiday hours.
Are Utah liquor stores open on Christmas?
Utah's state liquor stores are closed. Package agencies aren't covered by that rule. Source: Utah Code 63G-1-301 and 32B-2-503(5).