Getty. Are the liquor stores open today?
Are liquor stores open today, Thursday November 11, 2021 Veterans Day? The answer is a bit complicated and depends on your state laws. Read on to find out more.
Many liquor stores are open on Veterans Day, but not all
Most liquor stores are likely to remain open today, but not all, depending on local regulations. Liquor stores usually stay open on holidays such as Veterans Day, Presidents Day, and Columbus Day, but there are exceptions. We always recommend calling your local store to check as opening hours often vary by location.
States that do not regulate liquor sales and are likely to open liquor stores today include Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey and New Jersey. . According to Legal Beer, Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington DC and Wisconsin. But even states that do not regulate the sale of alcoholic beverages can still enforce rules requiring liquor stores to close on certain holidays and providing that liquor stores can open on certain holidays.
We recommend calling your local liquor store before stopping by, even if you're not in a state-controlled area.
Domestic Constitution and Veterans Day
Here's a look at local state laws related to Veterans Day. Many of the details below are provided by Legal Beer, VinePair or Wikipedia's detailed alcohol laws page here.
If the list below indicates that the sale of liquor is not regulated by the government, liquor stores most likely are. Be open today. Laws may also change from time to time, which means that on rare occasions some of the information below may be out of date. It's best to call before you leave if your local business is closed anyway. But this guide will help you get a general idea of what to expect.
- Alabama . In some provinces, the sale of alcohol is completely prohibited. However, many liquor stores will be open today. For example, according to their website, all ABC stores are open today.
- Alaska - There are no special restrictions on recreation.
- Arizona . Alcohol is not controlled by the state, so there are no restrictions on recreation. You can still contact your local store first.
- Arkansas . About 39 of Arkansas' 75 counties are wine counties and prohibit the sale of alcohol. However, the sale of alcohol on Veterans Day is not prohibited, but it's still worth calling ahead.
- California . There are no holiday restrictions in the state, so stores can open. You can call before you go.
- Colorado . There are no state holiday restrictions (other than Christmas). You can call before you go.
- Connecticut . The sale is not under state control. You can still call before you go, but the sale usually only happens around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Liquor stores may reopen today, according to Mass Live.
- The capital - the sale is not controlled by the state, so shops can be opened today. In fact, on this legal holiday, wine bars are allowed to sell and serve alcohol after hours until 4am. You can call before you go.
- Delaware . The sale is not controlled by the state, so stores can open today. (However, sales are still prohibited on Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.)
- Florida . The state does not control sales, so stores can reopen. You can call before you go.
- Georgia . The state does not control sales, so shops can open. You can call before you go.
- Hawaii . The state does not control sales, so stores can reopen. You can call before you go.
- Idaho . The sale of liquor is controlled by the state, but shops are likely to reopen. For example, MixBlendEnjoy.com has indicated that all Idaho liquor stores will be open during regular business hours this Veterans Day and all contract stores may be open.
- Illinois - no state restrictions. Decisions are taken by the provinces or municipalities. You can call before you visit.
- Indiana . The state does not control sales, so yes, stores can open if they want. You can call before you visit.
- Iowa . The state controls sales, but Iowa allows sales on Veterans Day. However, we recommend checking with your local store before you go.
- Kansas - not controlled by the state. The Kansas website currently lists Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas as holidays, but we still recommend calling your local liquor store and checking.
- Kentucky - Sale is not under state control. However, some holiday sales laws may vary by city.
- Louisiana . Sales are not controlled by the state, so stores can open. Please check with your local store for opening hours.
- Maine - Sales are not controlled by the government, so stores can open. Please check with your local store for opening hours.
- Maryland - The sale is not under state control. However, some municipalities may have holiday sales regulations. In Montgomery County, you can see all ABS store hours for the day here, and all stores are listed as open on Veterans Day.
- Massachusetts . The state does not control sales, which allows businesses to operate. By law, Massachusetts only closes liquor stores on Memorial Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
- Michigan . Sales are controlled by the government, but holidays are usually limited to New Year's Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. However, we recommend that you contact your local distributor for more information.
- Minnesota . Sales are not state controlled and stores are generally open on Veterans Day, but we recommend calling before visiting.
- Mississippi . While some holiday sales are limited, Veterans Day is not one of them. However, check with your local store to see if they are open before you travel.
- Missouri - Sale is not under state control. There are only a few rules for Sunday, but not for Thursday. Please call to confirm store hours as local store owners may change opening hours during holidays.
- Montana . Sales are regulated by the state, and Veterans Day is one of the days when liquor stores must be closed. Montana requires state-licensed liquor stores to be closed on Labor Day, New Year's Day, MLK, President's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Nebraska . The sale is not under state control. Please call to confirm store hours as local store owners may change opening hours during holidays.
- Nevada . The sale is not under state control. Please call to confirm store hours as local store owners may change opening hours during holidays.
- New Hampshire . Liquor is sold in state-run shops, but are expected to open today. For example, New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet states on its website that stores will remain open during the closure of the company's Veteran's Day headquarters. Two outlets are temporarily closed due to lack of staff.
- New Jersey . There are no restrictions throughout the state, but there are dry areas. Please call to confirm store hours as local store owners may change opening hours during holidays.
- New Mexico . The sale is not under state control. Please call to confirm store hours as local store owners may change opening hours during holidays.
- New York - no state restrictions. Some regions may have restrictions, so call ahead.
- North Carolina . State law requires businesses to be closed on Sundays and public holidays, but Veterans Day does not appear to be one of them. The sale is controlled by the state. The ABC Commission has determined that no ABC store employee may sell alcoholic beverages on Sunday, New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day. Veterans Day is not on the taboo list.
- North Dakota: No restrictions on Veterans Day statewide. Call to confirm store hours as local store owners may change opening hours during holidays.
- Ohio State No Veterans Day Restrictions Call to Confirm Store Hours Local store owners may change holiday hours.
- Oklahoma - The sale of alcohol is prohibited on some holidays, although the state does not regulate the sale of liquor, but Veterans Day is not included. So the shops should be open today, but definitely in the future.
- Oregon . Businesses can operate on all public holidays, including Veterans Day.
- Pennsylvania . Pennsylvania is more difficult. More grocery stores now sell beer and wine, but liquor sales are still limited to government stores. However, Veterans Day sales are allowed. This year, the Pennsylvania Alcohol Control Commission decided that stores that are usually open on Thursdays will be open during regular business hours on Veterans Day. A list of odd hours can be found here.
- Rhode Island - The sale is not under government control. Sold at the discretion of the store owner.
- South Carolina . The sale is not under state control. Please call to confirm store hours as local store owners may change opening hours during holidays.
- South Dakota . The state does not control sales, so shops can be open, but not all can.
- Tennessee - Sale is not under state control. Call to confirm your local store is open.
- Texas . The sale is not under state control. Liquor stores are open on Veterans Day, but not on Christmas or New Year's Day. Ask your local watch shop.
- Utah . Utah.gov notes that all Utah liquor stores will be closed on Veterans Day this year.
- Vermont . According to Legal Beer, the state controls the sale of alcoholic beverages. Check with your local stores to see if they are open as there is no record of stores being closed today.
- Virginia - state controlled sales. State stores are usually open during regular Veterans Day hours, but check with your store to be sure. A searchable list of ABC stores can be found here.
- WASHINGTON . The state controls the sale. However, some state-owned stores are sometimes open on Veterans Day. So call us to find out what your local store is doing.
- West Virginia - state controlled sales. However, check with your local liquor store as Veterans Day sales are generally allowed. The ABCA document does not mention Veterans Day restrictions.
- Wisconsin . The state does not regulate sales, so call your local store for holiday hours.
- Wyoming . Sales are controlled by the state, but some shops are open. Contact your local store.
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