Virginia
Are liquor stores open on Thanksgiving in Virginia?
Package stores are closed all day on Thanksgiving 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 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 Virginia?
- No. Virginia package stores are closed all day on Thanksgiving.
- Are bars open on Thanksgiving in Virginia?
- 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 Virginia?
- Yes, at grocery and convenience stores on their ordinary hours for that day.
Sources
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