Virginia
Are liquor stores open on New Year's Day in Virginia?
Package stores are closed all day on New Year's Day 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 New Year's Day is shut too. That leaves the weekdays between to buy spirits.
New Year's Day dates
The dates the closure applies, for planning ahead.
| Year | Date | Closure |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Closed |
| 2027 | Friday, January 1, 2027 | Closed |
| 2028 | Saturday, January 1, 2028 | Closed |
| 2029 | Monday, January 1, 2029 | Closed |
Common questions
- Are liquor stores open on New Year's Day in Virginia?
- No. Virginia package stores are closed all day on New Year's Day.
- Are bars open on New Year's Day in Virginia?
- Yes. Bars and restaurants serve on their ordinary hours. The New Year's Day closure does not reach on-premise service.
- Can you buy beer on New Year's Day in Virginia?
- Yes, at grocery and convenience stores on their ordinary hours for that day.
Sources
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