Rhode Island
Are liquor stores open on Thanksgiving in Rhode Island?
Package stores are closed all day on Thanksgiving 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 | 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. | 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. | 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. |
The Sunday before
Rhode Island closes package stores every Sunday as a standing rule, so the Sunday before Thanksgiving is shut too. That leaves the weekdays between to buy spirits.
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 Rhode Island?
- No. Rhode Island package stores are closed all day on Thanksgiving.
- Are bars open on Thanksgiving in Rhode Island?
- 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 Rhode Island?
- Yes, at grocery and convenience stores on their ordinary hours for that day.
Sources
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