Pennsylvania
Are liquor stores open on Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania?
Package stores are closed all day on Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania.Grocery and convenience stores and bars and restaurants keep their ordinary hours.
| Where | Beer | Wine | Liquor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery & convenience | 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. | 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. | — |
| Package store | Closed | — | — |
| Bar or restaurant | 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. | 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. | 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. |
Thanksgiving dates
The dates the closure applies, for planning ahead.
| Year | Date | Closure |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Closed |
| 2027 | Thursday, November 25, 2027 | Closed |
| 2028 | Thursday, November 23, 2028 | Closed |
| 2029 | Thursday, November 22, 2029 | Closed |
Common questions
- Are liquor stores open on Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania?
- No. Pennsylvania package stores are closed all day on Thanksgiving.
- Are bars open on Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania?
- Yes. Bars and restaurants serve on their ordinary hours. The Thanksgiving closure does not reach on-premise service.
- Can you buy beer on Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania?
- Yes, at grocery and convenience stores on their ordinary hours for that day.
Sources
- Liquor Code § 406(a)(2), (a)(3) (47 P.S. § 4-406) (Sales by liquor licensees; restrictions)
- Liquor Code § 492.1(b)-(c) (47 P.S. § 4-492.1) (Hours of operation relative to manufacturers, importing distributors and distributors)
- Liquor Code § 415 (47 P.S. § 4-415) (Wine expanded permits)
- Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, Wine Expanded Permits
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