Virginia
Are liquor stores open on Easter Sunday in Virginia?
Package stores are closed all day on Easter Sunday in Virginia.Grocery and convenience stores and bars and restaurants keep their ordinary hours.
| Where | Beer | Wine | Liquor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery & convenience | No sales | No sales | 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 Easter Sunday is shut too. That leaves the weekdays between to buy spirits.
Easter Sunday dates
The dates the closure applies, for planning ahead.
| Year | Date | Closure |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Closed |
| 2027 | Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Closed |
| 2028 | Sunday, April 16, 2028 | Closed |
| 2029 | Sunday, April 1, 2029 | Closed |
Common questions
- Are liquor stores open on Easter Sunday in Virginia?
- No. Virginia package stores are closed all day on Easter Sunday.
- Are bars open on Easter Sunday in Virginia?
- Yes. Bars and restaurants serve on their ordinary hours. The Easter Sunday closure does not reach on-premise service.
- Can you buy beer on Easter Sunday in Virginia?
- Yes, at grocery and convenience stores on their ordinary hours for that day.
Sources
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