Are liquor stores open July 4th? Where you can buy booze on a holiday
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The United States is celebrating 250 years of independence — and we can raise a glass to that.
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If your Fourth of July celebration includes booze, take note that some Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) stores will have limited hours. And other ABC stores in North Carolina will remain closed for the holiday, similar to banks and post offices.
Though a proposed bill aims to expand where North Carolinians can buy some drinks, ABC locations currently are the only stores in the state allowed to have liquor on their shelves. Beer and wine can be sold at supermarkets, many of which plan to welcome customers on Independence Day, The News & Observer previously reported.
To find out which liquor stores are open on the Fourth of July, we searched online and reached out to ABC boards. Here’s what we learned about holiday hours in the Raleigh and Charlotte areas.
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To look up other ABC stores in North Carolina, visit abc.nc.gov.
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This story was originally published July 1, 2026 at 12:59 PM with the headline “Are liquor stores open July 4th? Where you can buy booze on a holiday.”
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