Kansas
Are liquor stores open on Christmas in Kansas?
Package stores are closed all day on Christmas in Kansas.Grocery and convenience stores and bars and restaurants keep their ordinary hours.
| Where | Beer | Wine | Liquor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery & convenience | 6 a.m. to midnight | — | — |
| Package store | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Bar or restaurant | 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. | 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. | 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. |
Christmas dates
The dates the closure applies, for planning ahead.
| Year | Date | Closure |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, December 25, 2026 | Closed |
| 2027 | Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Closed |
| 2028 | Monday, December 25, 2028 | Closed |
| 2029 | Tuesday, December 25, 2029 | Closed |
Common questions
- Are liquor stores open on Christmas in Kansas?
- No. Kansas package stores are closed all day on Christmas.
- Are bars open on Christmas in Kansas?
- Yes. Bars and restaurants serve on their ordinary hours. The Christmas closure does not reach on-premise service.
- Can you buy beer on Christmas in Kansas?
- Yes, at grocery and convenience stores on their ordinary hours for that day.
Sources
- K.S.A. § 41-2614 (Hours of operation)
- K.S.A. § 41-2614 (Hours of operation) — club and drinking establishment act
- K.S.A. § 41-208 (Regulation vested exclusively in the state)
- K.S.A. § 41-2631 (City ordinances not to conflict with this act)
- K.S.A. § 41-712 (Days and hours of sale by retailers)
- K.S.A. § 41-712 (Days and hours of sale by retailers), L. 2021, ch. 107, § 11
- K.S.A. § 41-2704 (Hours and days of sale; prohibited acts)
- K.S.A. § 41-2704 (Hours and days of sale; prohibited acts), L. 2023, ch. 71, § 8
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