Utah
Are liquor stores open on Christmas in Utah?
Package stores are closed all day on Christmas in Utah.Grocery and convenience stores and bars and restaurants keep their ordinary hours.
| Where | Beer | Wine | Liquor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery & convenience | Set locally | — | — |
| Package store | — | — | — |
| Bar or restaurant | 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. | 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. | 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. |
When it falls on a Sunday
Utah moves this closure to the following Monday when the holiday falls on a Sunday, so both days are shut. The years below mark where that happens.
The Sunday before
Utah 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 Utah?
- No. Utah package stores are closed all day on Christmas.
- Are bars open on Christmas in Utah?
- 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 Utah?
- Yes, at grocery and convenience stores on their ordinary hours for that day.
Sources
- Utah Code § 32B-6-706(4) (Specific operational requirements for on-premise beer retailer license)
- Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services, Residents and Visitors
- Utah Code 32B-7-201(1) lets a local authority tax, prohibit, or otherwise regulate off-premise beer retail; the title fixes no hours at all
- Utah Code § 32B-6-406(4) (Specific operational requirements for a bar establishment license)
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