Virginia
Are liquor stores open on Christmas in Virginia?
Package stores are closed all day on Christmas in Virginia.Grocery and convenience stores and bars and restaurants keep their ordinary hours.
| Where | Beer | Wine | Liquor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery & convenience | 6 a.m. to midnight | 6 a.m. to midnight | Set locally |
| Package store | — | — | Set locally |
| Bar or restaurant | Set locally | Set locally | Set locally |
The Sunday before
Virginia 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 Virginia?
- No. Virginia package stores are closed all day on Christmas.
- Are bars open on Christmas in Virginia?
- 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 Virginia?
- Yes, at grocery and convenience stores on their ordinary hours for that day.
Sources
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