Are Charlotte ABC stores open on Christmas? Here’s when to buy holiday booze
‘Tis the season for festive feasts and decorative drinks, but if you’re planning to buy any holiday booze for your Christmas gathering, you’ll need to plan ahead.
By North Carolina law, Christmas is one of the few holidays, along with Sundays, that no ABC store in the state shall be open.
According to the county board website, all liquor store locations in the area will be open a little bit longer if you want to go before or after the holiday.
Through Tuesday, Dec. 31, Mecklenburg County ABC stores will be open 10 a.m-9 p.m. — except on Christmas Day, when all stores will be closed.
You can find a list and map of locations online at meckabc.com.
Which grocery stores will be open to buy beer and wine?
Many grocery stores in the area sell beer and wine — just not hard liquor.
Here’s a look at adjusted holiday hours for grocery stores around Charlotte on Christmas Eve and Day:
ALDI: Open with limited hours on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Costco: Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Food Lion: Open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Harris Teeter: Open until 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Lidl: Open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Publix: Open until 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Sam’s Club: Open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Target: Open until 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Trader Joe’s: Open until 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Walmart: Open until 6 p.m. Closed Christmas Day.
Whole Foods: Most locations are open with modified hours on Christmas Eve. Closed on Christmas Day.
.jpg)