When are ABC liquor stores in the Triangle open and closed for Christmas?
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- All Triangle ABC stores close on Christmas Day, Dec. 25.
- Many counties cut hours on Dec. 24; several ABC stores close by 6 p.m.
- Some stores also have adjusted hours Dec. 26.
Anyone who needs to stock up the bar for the holidays will have to shop early.
All ABC stores in the Triangle are closed Christmas Day, Dec. 25 and have reduced hours on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24.
Liquor must be purchased at ABC stores, but beer and wine may be purchased at Triangle grocery stores, which also are closing early on Christmas Eve.
Here’s when to shop.
Christmas Eve ABC store hours
- Chatham County ABC stores close at 6 p.m. Dec. 24. On Friday, Dec. 26, stores are open noon until 6 p.m. Find a store at chatham.ncabcboards.com.
- Durham County ABC stores close at 6 p.m. Dec. 24. Find a store at durhamabc.com/stores.
- Johnston County ABC stores close at 6 p.m. Dec. 24. Find a store at johnstonabc.com.
- Orange County ABC stores close at 6 p.m. Dec. 24. Find a store at orangeabc.com/stores.
- Wake County ABC stores close at 6 p.m. Dec. 24. Find a store at wakeabc.com/locations.
This story was originally published December 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM.
Renee Umsted
The News & Observer