Rhode Island
Are liquor stores open on Christmas in Rhode Island?
Package stores are closed all day on Christmas in Rhode Island.Grocery and convenience stores and bars and restaurants keep their ordinary hours.
| Where | Beer | Wine | Liquor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery & convenience | — | — | — |
| Package store | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Bar or restaurant | No sales | No sales | No sales |
The Sunday before
Rhode Island closes package stores every Sunday as a standing rule, so the Sunday before Christmas is shut too. That leaves the weekdays between to buy spirits.
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 Rhode Island?
- No. Rhode Island package stores are closed all day on Christmas.
- Are bars open on Christmas in Rhode Island?
- 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 Rhode Island?
- Yes, at grocery and convenience stores on their ordinary hours for that day.
Sources
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