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Are Charlotte liquor stores open Thanksgiving? Where to buy booze on the holiday

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  • Mecklenburg County ABC stores close on Thanksgiving Day; plan purchases ahead.
  • Local ABC stores resume regular hours Friday Nov. 28, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Wine and beer remain available at grocery stores on Thanksgiving Day in 2025.

ABC store hours in the Triangle will shift this week for Thanksgiving, but you can still buy booze on the holiday.

All ABC stores in Mecklenburg County will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, so be sure to stock up on any liquor you need for holiday gatherings in advance.

Here’s when Mecklenburg County ABC stores will be open and closed for the holiday week.

Mecklenburg ABC store hours for Thanksgiving 2025

Stores will be open regular hours throughout the week, except on Thanksgiving Day.

ABC stores will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, then reopen on Friday, Nov. 28 from 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Keep in mind, though, that wine and beer are still available at grocery stores on Thanksgiving Day.

Will Charlotte liquor stores be open on Thanksgiving?
Will Charlotte liquor stores be open on Thanksgiving? Observer file photo

Will NC liquor stores offer Black Friday deals?

No. According to the state ABC Board, “the retail price of spirituous liquor sold in North Carolina ABC stores shall be uniform throughout the state. There are monthly discounts on selected items but these also are uniform across the state.”

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Here’s everything you need to know about Thanksgiving week in the Charlotte area.

This story has been updated.

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This story was originally published November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM.

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Evan Moore
The Charlotte Observer
Evan Moore is a service journalism reporter for the Charlotte Observer. He grew up in Denver, North Carolina, where he previously worked as a reporter for the Denver Citizen, and is a UNC Charlotte graduate.
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